Angelo Mathews’ Test Career: A Legacy of Runs and Near Misses

As Angelo Mathews bids farewell to Test cricket, his career is celebrated for its significant contributions to Sri Lankan cricket. Beyond his impressive statistics, Mathews stands out due to a rare record: he is the only batsman globally to have been dismissed on both 99 and 199 in Test matches. This unfortunate distinction occurred against India (99) and Bangladesh (199). Mathews’ Test career spanned 118 matches, placing him third in Sri Lanka’s all-time Test run-scorers list, behind Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene. He amassed 8167 runs at an average of 44.62, including 16 centuries. His consistency and longevity place him among the select few Sri Lankan cricketers who have played over 100 Tests.