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Ajantha Mendis vs Rohit Sharma — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Ajantha Mendis or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has the edge on the headline numbers: Rohit Sharma leads on T20I batting (4,231 runs, avg 32.0). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Ajantha Mendis () has 8 T20I runs at avg 2.7 in 39 matches. Rohit Sharma (India) has 4,231 T20I runs at avg 32.0 in 159 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Ajantha Mendis
· 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 IND · 9.5 cr
🏏
Ajantha Mendis
BOWL
8 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 India
BAT
9.5 cr
Credits
79
Avg Pts
214
Best FP
119.5
Pts/Cr
885
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Rohit Sharma
79 higher avg pts · 214 best fantasy score
🏏 Ajantha Mendis
VS
🏏 Rohit Sharma
T20I Career Overview
39Matches159
🏏 Batting
8Runs4231
2.67Batting Avg32.05
36.36Strike Rate140.89
0Centuries5
0Half-Centuries32
0Sixes 🔴205
4*
Best Score
121*
🎳 Bowling
66Wickets1
14.42Bowling Avg113.00
6.45Economy Rate9.97
25-Wkt Hauls0
6/8
Best Figures
1/22
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Ajantha Mendis vs Rohit Sharma — 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
StatisticAjantha MendisRohit Sharma
Matches019
Avg fantasy points079
Best fantasy score0214
Runs0885
Strike rate0.0126.2
Fours085
Sixes049
Half-centuries (50+)05
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score0138
Catches09
Total dismissals09
International career — T20I
StatisticAjantha MendisRohit Sharma
Matches39159
Runs84231
Batting average2.6732.05
Strike rate36.4140.9
Centuries (100+)05
Half-centuries (50+)032
Wickets661
Bowling average14.42113.00
Economy rate6.459.97
Five-wicket hauls20

📋 Format by format

T20I. Ajantha Mendis has played 39 T20Is and Rohit Sharma 159. Ajantha Mendis has 8 runs at 2.7 (strike rate 36.4), against 4,231 at 32.0 (140.9) for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Ajantha Mendis 0, Rohit Sharma 5. Fifties: 0 and 32. With the ball, Ajantha Mendis has 66 wickets at an economy of 6.45 and Rohit Sharma 1 at 9.97; Ajantha Mendis has more wickets.

ODI. Ajantha Mendis has played 87 ODIs and Rohit Sharma 291. Ajantha Mendis has 188 runs at 8.2 (strike rate 71.5), against 12,120 at 49.3 for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Ajantha Mendis 0, Rohit Sharma 35. Fifties: 0 and 63. With the ball, Ajantha Mendis has 152 wickets at an economy of 4.80 and Rohit Sharma 9 at 5.24; Ajantha Mendis has more wickets.

Test. Ajantha Mendis has played 19 Tests and Rohit Sharma 67. Ajantha Mendis has 213 runs at 16.4 (strike rate 46.8), against 4,301 at 40.6 (57.1) for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Ajantha Mendis 0, Rohit Sharma 12. Fifties: 1 and 18. With the ball, Ajantha Mendis has 70 wickets at an economy of 3.09 and Rohit Sharma 2 at 3.51; Ajantha Mendis has more wickets.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Ajantha Mendis
Evenly matched
🏏 Rohit Sharma
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rohit Sharma
79 avg pts · 214 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Ajantha Mendis
Captaining Rohit Sharma gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: Ajantha Mendis has scored 8 T20I runs in 39 matches at an average of 2.67. He has also taken 66 T20I wickets at an average of 14.42 with an economy of 6.45.

T20I career: Rohit Sharma has scored 4,231 T20I runs in 159 matches at an average of 32.05, with 5 centuries. He has also taken 1 T20I wickets at an average of 113.00 with an economy of 9.97.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Rohit Sharma is the stronger pick with an average of 79 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 — Ajantha Mendis or Rohit Sharma?

Based on recent data, Rohit Sharma has the edge with a higher average of 79 fantasy points per game. Rohit Sharma leads in runs scored (885 runs). Overall Rohit Sharma is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Ajantha Mendis vs Rohit Sharma — who is a better fantasy captain?

Rohit Sharma is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 79 pts per game with a best score of 214 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 — Ajantha Mendis or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has the superior batting strike rate this season (126.2), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Ajantha Mendis and Rohit Sharma?

Ajantha Mendis costs 8 Cr and Rohit Sharma costs 9.5 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 Ajantha Mendis and Rohit Sharma won?

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

Should I pick Ajantha Mendis or Rohit Sharma in my fantasy XI?

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

Who has more T20I runs, Ajantha Mendis or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more T20I runs: Ajantha Mendis has 8 in 39 matches (average 2.7) and Rohit Sharma has 4,231 in 159 (average 32.0).

Who has more ODI runs, Ajantha Mendis or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more ODI runs: Ajantha Mendis has 188 in 87 matches (average 8.2) and Rohit Sharma has 12,120 in 291 (average 49.3).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Ajantha Mendis or Rohit Sharma?

Ajantha Mendis has more ODI wickets: Ajantha Mendis has 152 at an average of 21.9 and Rohit Sharma has 9 at 59.2.

Who has more Test runs, Ajantha Mendis or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more Test runs: Ajantha Mendis has 213 in 19 matches (average 16.4) and Rohit Sharma has 4,301 in 67 (average 40.6).
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