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Abhishek Sharma vs Kusal Mendis: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
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. Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka) has 2,198 T20I runs at avg 25.6 in 90 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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Abhishek Sharma vs Kusal 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).
| Statistic | Abhishek Sharma | Kusal Mendis |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 19 |
| Avg fantasy points | 80 | 68 |
| Best fantasy score | 224 | 200 |
| Runs | 737 | 714 |
| Strike rate | 212.4 | 106.6 |
| Fours | 65 | 61 |
| Sixes | 60 | 34 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 4 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 1 |
| Highest score | 113 | 121 |
| Wickets | 5 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 7.91 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 0 |
| Catches | 4 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 4 | 17 |
| Statistic | Abhishek Sharma | Kusal Mendis |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 62 | 90 |
| Runs | 1926 | 2198 |
| Batting average | 32.64 | 25.56 |
| Centuries (100+) | 3 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 13 | 17 |
| Wickets | 12 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 22.83 | — |
| Economy rate | 8.47 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Abhishek Sharma has played 62 T20Is and Kusal Mendis 90. Abhishek Sharma has 1,926 runs at 32.6, against 2,198 at 25.6 for Kusal Mendis, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Abhishek Sharma 3, Kusal Mendis 0. Fifties: 13 and 17. Abhishek Sharma also bowls: 12 wickets at an economy of 8.47, while Kusal Mendis has not taken a T20I wicket.
International numbers up to 26 July 2026.
What is happening now
Holder of the fastest T20I century by a player from a full-member nation
Oct 2026: 61 off 28 balls (3 fours, 7 sixes) opening in the Asian Games final against Pakistan. India made 211 for 6 and won by 19 runs.
Full Sharma profile →Did you know: Abhishek Sharma
- Born 4 September 2000 in Amritsar. Left-hand batter and slow left-arm bowler.
- Reached number one in the ICC T20I batting rankings in 2025 and set a record 931 rating points.
- Scored 314 runs in the 2025 Asia Cup, the most in an edition of the tournament, and was named player of the tournament.
- A childhood friend of Shubman Gill, with whom Abhishek opened for Punjab at under-14 level.
🧠Quick quiz: Abhishek Sharma and Kusal Mendis
2 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. How many balls did Abhishek need for his hundred against Afghanistan in September 2026?
- 2. How many runs did Abhishek score at the 2025 Asia Cup, a tournament record?
Abhishek Sharma vs Kusal 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: Kusal Mendis has scored 2,198 T20I runs in 90 matches at an average of 25.56, with 17 half-centuries.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Abhishek Sharma is the stronger pick with an average of 80 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.
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