The National Team of Sri Lanka comes in the most efficient teams in the world. It has some world-class batters who never fail to take their team to reach new heights. The fantastic batsmen have tackled the fastest bowlers and hit centuries in matches. Their exceptional performances have impressed cricket fans across the globe. Today, we will discuss the Top 10 brilliant batters of Sri Lanka who managed to get the highest ratings in One Day Internationals (ODI) from the International Cricket Council.
1. Avishka Fernando
Weerahandige Ivol Avishka Fernando is a right-handed batsman of the Sri-Lankan Cricket Team. This fantastic player has scored the highest runs in the Youth ODI matches, estimated to be 1379 runs. Having played the last ODI against South Africa in 2021, Avishka has got 560 ratings from ICC in ODI matches.
2. Charith Asalanka
This brilliant batter of the Sri-Lankan team has a big fan following worldwide. Counted in one of the top-rated cricketers, Kariyawasa has got 546 ratings in One Day Internationals by ICC.
3. Kusal Perera
Mathura Don Kusal Jenith Perera, commonly known as Kusal Perera, is one of the exceptional batsmen of Sri Lanka. The middle-order batter has also been the captain of limited-overs of the Sri Lankan National Team. ICC has rated Kusal with 543 points.
4. Angelo Mathews
The former Captain’s full name is Angelo David Mathews. The right-handed batsman is an allrounder and never fails to impress the audience with his excellent performances. ICC has given him 534 ratings in the ODI.
5. Danushka Gunathilaka
This professional Cricketer is an opening batsman in the Sri Lankan Cricket team. The all-rounder follows the left-hand batting style. According to his performance in ODI, ICC has given him 522 ratings. He has managed to come into the public eye and achieved a massive fan following with this.
6. Kusal Mendis
The promising young cricketer’s full name is Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis. He has achieved the ratings 511 from ICC based on his exceptional performances in ODI matches. The right-handed batsman is also a brilliant spinner.
7. Niroshan Dickwella
With 488 rating points from ICC for his performance in ODI matches, Niroshan has amazed the fans with his brilliant batting style. The left-handed batsman plays in all formats of the game and is quite famous for his wicketkeeping techniques. No doubt, Niroshan is one of the brilliant players of the Sri Lankan team.
8. Dhananjaya de Silva
Dhananjaya de Silva is a right-handed batsman who is a gem in the Sri Lankan Cricket team. The emerging young batsman has got 466 rating points from ICC based on his brilliant performances in the ODI matches. His performances have impressed millions of people worldwide.
9. Dasun Shanaka
The current limited-overs captain is a right-handed batsman in the Sri Lankan National Cricket team. Due to his wonderful performances in ODI matches, ICC gave him 464 rating points, and thus, he managed to secure a place in the Top 10’s list.
10. Lahiru Thirimanne
The former ODI Captain is an exceptional batsman who follows left-hand batting style in the game. Apart from being an opening batsman, he is also a fast bowler. ICC has given him 423 rating points based on his amazing performances in ODI matches.
