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Dasun Shanaka vs Kamindu Mendis: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Dasun Shanaka has the edge on the headline numbers: Dasun Shanaka averages 53 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Kamindu Mendis's 41. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Dasun Shanaka (Rajasthan Royals) averages 53 fantasy pts per match. Kamindu Mendis (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 41 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Dasun Shanaka 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 | Dasun Shanaka | Kamindu Mendis |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 53 | 41 |
| Best fantasy score | 133 | 114 |
| Runs | 435 | 491 |
| Strike rate | 166.7 | 91.1 |
| Fours | 26 | 49 |
| Sixes | 33 | 16 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 2 |
| Highest score | 97 | 87 |
| Wickets | 8 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 9.66 | 9.75 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 0 |
| Catches | 8 | 7 |
| Total dismissals | 9 | 8 |
| Statistic | Dasun Shanaka | Kamindu Mendis |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 131 | 23 |
| Runs | 1912 | 381 |
| Batting average | 20.56 | 19.05 |
| Strike rate | — | 122.5 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 8 | 2 |
| Wickets | 46 | 2 |
| Bowling average | 25.11 | 74.00 |
| Economy rate | — | 8.22 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Dasun Shanaka has played 131 T20Is and Kamindu Mendis 23. Dasun Shanaka has 1,912 runs at 20.6, against 381 at 19.1 (122.5) for Kamindu Mendis, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. With the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 46 wickets and Kamindu Mendis 2 at 8.22; Dasun Shanaka has more wickets.
ODI. Dasun Shanaka has played 71 ODIs and Kamindu Mendis 17. Dasun Shanaka has 1,299 runs at 22.4, against 344 at 31.3 (74.1) for Kamindu Mendis, so Dasun Shanaka has scored more. Hundreds: Dasun Shanaka 2, Kamindu Mendis 0. Fifties: 4 and 2. With the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 27 wickets and Kamindu Mendis 2 at 6.41; Dasun Shanaka has more wickets.
Test. Dasun Shanaka has played 6 Tests and Kamindu Mendis 11. Dasun Shanaka has 140 runs at 14.0 (strike rate 50.7), against 1,157 at 68.1 (64.9) for Kamindu Mendis, so Kamindu Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Dasun Shanaka 0, Kamindu Mendis 5. Fifties: 1 and 4. With the ball, Dasun Shanaka has 13 wickets at an economy of 3.39 and Kamindu Mendis 3 at 5.41; Dasun Shanaka has more wickets.
International numbers up to 14 June 2026.
Dasun Shanaka 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.
Dasun Shanaka is a all-rounder for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1050 fantasy points, averaging 53 pts per game with a best of 133 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 435 IPL runs at a strike rate of 166.7, and has claimed 8 IPL wickets with an economy of 9.66.
International career: Dasun Shanaka has scored 1,912 T20I runs in 131 matches at an average of 20.56, with 8 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 46 T20I wickets at an average of 25.11. In ODIs, he has 1,299 runs across 71 matches (avg 22.4).
Kamindu Mendis is a specialist batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 818 fantasy points, averaging 41 pts per game with a best of 114 pts. He has scored 491 IPL runs at a strike rate of 91.1.
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: Kamindu Mendis 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: Dasun Shanaka 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, Dasun Shanaka is the stronger pick right now with an average of 53 pts per game and a best score of 133 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, Dasun Shanaka 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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