⚔️HEAD-TO-HEAD
Cooper Connolly vs Kusal Mendis: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Kusal Mendis has the edge on the headline numbers: Kusal Mendis leads on T20I batting (2,198 runs, avg 25.6). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Cooper Connolly (Punjab Kings) has 91 T20I runs at avg 10.1 in 14 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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Cooper Connolly 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 | Cooper Connolly | Kusal Mendis |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 19 |
| Avg fantasy points | 61 | 68 |
| Best fantasy score | 195 | 200 |
| Runs | 636 | 714 |
| Strike rate | 112.4 | 106.6 |
| Fours | 54 | 61 |
| Sixes | 34 | 34 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 1 |
| Highest score | 107 | 121 |
| Wickets | 4 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 4.84 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 2 | 0 |
| Catches | 6 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 8 | 17 |
| Statistic | Cooper Connolly | Kusal Mendis |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 14 | 90 |
| Runs | 91 | 2198 |
| Batting average | 10.11 | 25.56 |
| Strike rate | 123.0 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 17 |
| Wickets | 3 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 77.00 | — |
| Economy rate | 9.24 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Cooper Connolly has played 14 T20Is and Kusal Mendis 90. Cooper Connolly has 91 runs at 10.1 (strike rate 123.0), against 2,198 at 25.6 for Kusal Mendis, so Kusal Mendis has scored more.
ODI. Cooper Connolly has played 18 ODIs and Kusal Mendis 148. Cooper Connolly has 502 runs at 38.6, against 4,697 at 35.3 for Kusal Mendis, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Cooper Connolly 1, Kusal Mendis 6. Fifties: 3 and 34. Cooper Connolly also bowls: 9 wickets, while Kusal Mendis has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Cooper Connolly has played 1 Test and Kusal Mendis 73. Cooper Connolly has 4 runs at 4.0 (strike rate 66.7), against 4,757 at 36.9 (59.4) for Kusal Mendis, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Cooper Connolly 0, Kusal Mendis 10. Fifties: 0 and 22.
International numbers up to 21 June 2026.
Cooper Connolly vs Kusal Mendis · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Cooper Connolly has scored 91 T20I runs in 14 matches at an average of 10.11. He has also taken 3 T20I wickets at an average of 77.00 with an economy of 9.24.
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, Kusal Mendis is the stronger pick with an average of 68 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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