⚔️HEAD-TO-HEAD
Devdutt Padikkal 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.
Devdutt Padikkal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) has 38 T20I runs at avg 19.0 in 2 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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Devdutt Padikkal 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 | Devdutt Padikkal | Kusal Mendis |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 18 | 19 |
| Avg fantasy points | 79 | 68 |
| Best fantasy score | 288 | 200 |
| Runs | 792 | 714 |
| Strike rate | 102.5 | 106.6 |
| Fours | 82 | 61 |
| Sixes | 25 | 34 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 1 |
| Highest score | 211 | 121 |
| Economy rate | 5.00 | 0.00 |
| Catches | 15 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 16 | 17 |
| Statistic | Devdutt Padikkal | Kusal Mendis |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 2 | 90 |
| Runs | 38 | 2198 |
| Batting average | 19.00 | 25.56 |
| Strike rate | 100.0 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 17 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Devdutt Padikkal has played 2 T20Is and Kusal Mendis 90. Devdutt Padikkal has 38 runs at 19.0 (strike rate 100.0), against 2,198 at 25.6 for Kusal Mendis, so Kusal Mendis has scored more.
Test. Devdutt Padikkal has played 4 Tests and Kusal Mendis 73. Devdutt Padikkal has 418 runs at 69.7 (strike rate 60.1), against 4,757 at 36.9 (59.4) for Kusal Mendis, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Devdutt Padikkal 2, Kusal Mendis 10. Fifties: 1 and 22.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Devdutt Padikkal vs Kusal Mendis · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Devdutt Padikkal has scored 38 T20I runs in 2 matches at an average of 19.00.
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, Devdutt Padikkal 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.
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