These left-handed batters gave incredible performances in both the Test and ODI formats on a regular basis
1. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 28,016 runs
The Sri Lankan great is undoubtedly one of the best batters to ever grace the game. Sangakkara was especially an incredible player in the Test format. With 63 tons under his name, Sangakkara is the batter with the fourth-most centuries in international cricket.
2. Brian Lara (West Indies) – 22,358 runs
The West Indian is one of the finest batters to ever play the game. His individual score of 400* is still the highest individual score not just in Test cricket history but also in international cricket history. Lara’s name will always be taken when talking about the best left-handed batters to play the game.
3. Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 21,032 runs
The Sri Lankan great was one of the most explosive batters of his time. He wasn’t only an incredible batter but was also a very impressive spinner as well taking a total of 440 wickets in international cricket. Jayasuriya was one of the most important Sri Lankan players for over a decade.
4. Shivnarine Chanderpaul (West Indies) – 20,988 runs
The left-hander carried West Indies in the batting department for years after Lara’s retirement. Chanderpaul was like a nightmare for the opposing bowling attacks as he was quite consistent with his fantastic performances in both the ODI and Test formats.
5. Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 19,593 runs
Also nicknamed the ‘Universe Boss’, Gayle is undoubtedly the most explosive batter in this list. He used to decimate bowling attacks for fun and even used to play the Test format like a limited over format. West Indies is yet to find a proper Gayle replacement and that alone says a lot about how great he was for them.
