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Cooper Connolly vs Kamindu Mendis — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Cooper Connolly has the edge on the headline numbers: Cooper Connolly averages 61 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Kamindu Mendis's 43. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Cooper Connolly (Punjab Kings) averages 61 fantasy pts per match. Kamindu Mendis (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 43 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Cooper Connolly 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).
| Statistic | Cooper Connolly | Kamindu Mendis |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 61 | 43 |
| Best fantasy score | 195 | 114 |
| Runs | 643 | 513 |
| Strike rate | 127.3 | 95.4 |
| Fours | 57 | 47 |
| Sixes | 34 | 18 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 107 | 87 |
| Wickets | 3 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 5.28 | 10.50 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 2 | 0 |
| Catches | 6 | 7 |
| Total dismissals | 8 | 8 |
| Statistic | Cooper Connolly | Kamindu Mendis |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 14 | 23 |
| Runs | 91 | 381 |
| Batting average | 10.11 | 19.05 |
| Strike rate | 123.0 | 122.5 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 2 |
| Wickets | 3 | 2 |
| Bowling average | 77.00 | 74.00 |
| Economy rate | 9.24 | 8.22 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Cooper Connolly has played 14 T20Is and Kamindu Mendis 23. Cooper Connolly has 91 runs at 10.1 (strike rate 123.0), against 381 at 19.1 (122.5) for Kamindu Mendis, so Kamindu Mendis has scored more.
ODI. Cooper Connolly has played 18 ODIs and Kamindu Mendis 17. Cooper Connolly has 502 runs at 38.6, against 344 at 31.3 (74.1) for Kamindu Mendis, so Cooper Connolly has scored more. Hundreds: Cooper Connolly 1, Kamindu Mendis 0. Fifties: 3 and 2. With the ball, Cooper Connolly has 9 wickets and Kamindu Mendis 2 at 6.41; Cooper Connolly has more wickets.
Test. Cooper Connolly has played 1 Test and Kamindu Mendis 11. Cooper Connolly has 4 runs at 4.0 (strike rate 66.7), against 1,157 at 68.1 (64.9) for Kamindu Mendis, so Kamindu Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Cooper Connolly 0, Kamindu Mendis 5. Fifties: 0 and 4.
International numbers up to 21 June 2026.
Cooper Connolly vs Kamindu Mendis is one of the most searched cricket comparisons, combining international career stats with IPL fantasy data. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.
Cooper Connolly is a specialist batter for Punjab Kings, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1216 fantasy points, averaging 61 pts per game with a best of 195 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 643 IPL runs at a strike rate of 127.3, and has claimed 3 IPL wickets with an economy of 5.28.
International career: Cooper Connolly has scored 502 ODI runs in 18 matches at an average of 38.62, with 1 century internationally. He has also taken 9 ODI wickets at an average of 27.67.
Kamindu Mendis is a specialist batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 858 fantasy points, averaging 43 pts per game with a best of 114 pts. He has scored 513 IPL runs at a strike rate of 95.4.
International career: Kamindu Mendis has scored 381 T20I runs in 23 matches at an average of 19.05, with 2 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 2 T20I wickets at an average of 74.00 with an economy of 8.22.
Batting edge: Cooper Connolly leads with the bat this season, making them the better pick if the pitch is expected to be batting-friendly or if the match is being played on a flat track.
Bowling edge: Cooper Connolly has been the more impactful bowler in IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Cooper Connolly is the stronger pick right now with an average of 61 pts per game and a best score of 195 pts. The value-for-money metric (points per credit) further reinforces this — always check this number before finalising your captain or vice-captain choice.
Captaincy Recommendation: Based on IPL 2026 season form, Cooper Connolly is the safer captaincy option. However, if the opposition's bowling or batting lineup suits the other player, consider rotating your captain pick. Always check the playing XI, pitch report, and toss result before locking in your captain.
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