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Abhishek Sharma vs Kamindu Mendis — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Abhishek Sharma or Kamindu Mendis?

Abhishek Sharma has the edge on the headline numbers: Abhishek Sharma leads on T20I batting (1,926 runs, avg 32.6). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Abhishek Sharma (India) has 1,926 T20I runs at avg 32.6 in 62 matches. Kamindu Mendis (Sunrisers Hyderabad) has 381 T20I runs at avg 19.1 in 23 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Abhishek Sharma
🇮🇳 IND · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Kamindu Mendis
🌅 SRH · 8.5 cr
🏏
Abhishek Sharma
🇮🇳 India
BAT🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
76
Avg Pts
224
Best FP
282.0
Pts/Cr
654
Total Runs
5
Total Wkts
🏏
Kamindu Mendis
🌅 Sunrisers Hyderabad
BAT🌏 OS
8.5 cr
Credits
43
Avg Pts
114
Best FP
148.5
Pts/Cr
513
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Abhishek Sharma
33 higher avg pts · 224 best fantasy score · 2× MOTM
🏏 Abhishek Sharma
VS
🏏 Kamindu Mendis
T20I Career Overview
62Matches23
🏏 Batting
1926Runs381
32.64Batting Avg19.05
—Strike Rate122.51
3Centuries0
13Half-Centuries2
104Sixes 🔴13
135
Best Score
65
🎳 Bowling
12Wickets2
22.83Bowling Avg74.00
8.47Economy Rate8.22
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/17
Best Figures
1/14
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Abhishek Sharma vs Kamindu Mendis — Stat Comparison Table

Head-to-head numbers at a glance. Higher value is highlighted in green (lower is better for economy and bowling/batting averages).

IPL season stats
StatisticAbhishek SharmaKamindu Mendis
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points7643
Best fantasy score224114
Runs654513
Strike rate213.095.4
Fours6147
Sixes5018
Half-centuries (50+)53
Centuries (100+)10
Highest score10887
Wickets50
Economy rate7.9110.50
Best spell (wkts)30
Catches107
Total dismissals108
International career — T20I
StatisticAbhishek SharmaKamindu Mendis
Matches6223
Runs1926381
Batting average32.6419.05
Strike rate—122.5
Centuries (100+)30
Half-centuries (50+)132
Wickets122
Bowling average22.8374.00
Economy rate8.478.22

📋 Format by format

T20I. Abhishek Sharma has played 62 T20Is and Kamindu Mendis 23. Abhishek Sharma has 1,926 runs at 32.6, against 381 at 19.1 (122.5) for Kamindu Mendis, so Abhishek Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Abhishek Sharma 3, Kamindu Mendis 0. Fifties: 13 and 2. With the ball, Abhishek Sharma has 12 wickets at an economy of 8.47 and Kamindu Mendis 2 at 8.22; Abhishek Sharma has more wickets while Kamindu Mendis is more economical.

International numbers up to 26 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Abhishek Sharma
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Kamindu Mendis
Evenly matched
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Abhishek Sharma
76 avg pts · 224 best · 2 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Kamindu Mendis
Captaining Abhishek Sharma gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Abhishek Sharma vs Kamindu Mendis — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Abhishek Sharma has scored 1,926 T20I runs in 62 matches at an average of 32.64, with 3 centuries. He has also taken 12 T20I wickets at an average of 22.83 with an economy of 8.47.

T20I career: Kamindu Mendis has scored 381 T20I runs in 23 matches at an average of 19.05, with 2 half-centuries. He has also taken 2 T20I wickets at an average of 74.00 with an economy of 8.22.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Abhishek Sharma is the stronger pick with an average of 76 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats — Abhishek Sharma or Kamindu Mendis?

Based on recent data, Abhishek Sharma has the edge with a higher average of 76 fantasy points per game. Abhishek Sharma leads in runs scored (654 runs). Overall Abhishek Sharma is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Abhishek Sharma vs Kamindu Mendis — who is a better fantasy captain?

Abhishek Sharma is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 76 pts per game with a best score of 224 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate — Abhishek Sharma or Kamindu Mendis?

Abhishek Sharma has the superior batting strike rate this season (213.0), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Abhishek Sharma and Kamindu Mendis?

Abhishek Sharma costs 9 Cr and Kamindu Mendis costs 8.5 Cr in current fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have Abhishek Sharma and Kamindu Mendis won?

Abhishek Sharma has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Kamindu Mendis has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Abhishek Sharma or Kamindu Mendis in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Abhishek Sharma is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if India are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Abhishek Sharma or Kamindu Mendis?

Abhishek Sharma has more T20I runs: Abhishek Sharma has 1,926 in 62 matches (average 32.6) and Kamindu Mendis has 381 in 23 (average 19.1).
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