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Ben Duckett vs Kusal Mendis: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Ben Duckett has the edge on the headline numbers: Ben Duckett leads on T20I batting (527 runs, avg 27.7). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Ben Duckett (England) has 527 T20I runs at avg 27.7 in 21 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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Ben Duckett 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 | Ben Duckett | Kusal Mendis |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 19 |
| Avg fantasy points | 75 | 68 |
| Best fantasy score | 250 | 200 |
| Runs | 967 | 714 |
| Strike rate | 109.4 | 106.6 |
| Fours | 130 | 61 |
| Sixes | 8 | 34 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 4 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 3 | 1 |
| Highest score | 167 | 121 |
| Catches | 8 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 9 | 17 |
| Statistic | Ben Duckett | Kusal Mendis |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 21 | 90 |
| Runs | 527 | 2198 |
| Batting average | 27.74 | 25.56 |
| Strike rate | 153.2 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 17 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Ben Duckett has played 21 T20Is and Kusal Mendis 90. Ben Duckett has 527 runs at 27.7 (strike rate 153.2), against 2,198 at 25.6 for Kusal Mendis, so Kusal Mendis has scored more.
ODI. Ben Duckett has played 40 ODIs and Kusal Mendis 148. Ben Duckett has 1,628 runs at 41.7, against 4,697 at 35.3 for Kusal Mendis, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Ben Duckett 4, Kusal Mendis 6. Fifties: 10 and 34.
Test. Ben Duckett has played 49 Tests and Kusal Mendis 73. Ben Duckett has 3,364 runs at 38.2 (strike rate 86.6), against 4,757 at 36.9 (59.4) for Kusal Mendis, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Ben Duckett 7, Kusal Mendis 10. Fifties: 16 and 22.
International numbers up to 27 August 2026.
Ben Duckett vs Kusal Mendis · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Ben Duckett has scored 527 T20I runs in 21 matches at an average of 27.74, with 3 half-centuries.
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, Ben Duckett is the stronger pick with an average of 75 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.
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