Top run scorer in the 2011 Cricket World Cup, amassing 500 runs with two centuries and two half-centuries, earning recognition in the 'Team of the Tournament'.
5th player in international cricket to score centuries in all forms of the game, achieving this milestone during the Australian tour of Sri Lanka in 2011.
Led Sri Lanka to their first-ever Test victory in South Africa and scored a record-breaking 193 runs against England at Lord's, becoming the highest individual scorer.
Scored over 10,000 runs in ODIs, becoming the fourth Sri Lankan and 11th overall to achieve this milestone. Also surpassed 1,500 T20I runs and scored his 20th ODI century.
Displayed remarkable consistency by scoring over 800 runs each year from 2012 to 2015 in ODIs. Named in the World ODI XI by ICC for his performances in 2011 and 2013.
Led Sri Lanka Legends to the final of the 2020–21 Road Safety World Series, becoming the highest run-scorer and highest wicket-taker of the tournament, winning the Player of the Series award.
Credited for inventing the "Dilscoop" shot during the Indian Premier League 2009 tournament, revolutionizing modern batting techniques.