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Dhruv Jurel vs Kamindu Mendis — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Dhruv Jurel has the edge on the headline numbers: Dhruv Jurel averages 78 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Kamindu Mendis's 43. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Dhruv Jurel (Rajasthan Royals) averages 78 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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Dhruv Jurel 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 | Dhruv Jurel | Kamindu Mendis |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 19 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 78 | 43 |
| Best fantasy score | 217 | 114 |
| Runs | 707 | 513 |
| Strike rate | 115.3 | 95.4 |
| Fours | 65 | 47 |
| Sixes | 27 | 18 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 7 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 115 | 87 |
| Economy rate | 1.00 | 10.50 |
| Catches | 26 | 7 |
| Total dismissals | 32 | 8 |
| Statistic | Dhruv Jurel | Kamindu Mendis |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 4 | 23 |
| Runs | 12 | 381 |
| Batting average | 4.00 | 19.05 |
| Strike rate | 52.2 | 122.5 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 2 |
| Wickets | 0 | 2 |
| Bowling average | — | 74.00 |
| Economy rate | — | 8.22 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Dhruv Jurel has played 4 T20Is and Kamindu Mendis 23. Dhruv Jurel has 12 runs at 4.0 (strike rate 52.2), against 381 at 19.1 (122.5) for Kamindu Mendis, so Kamindu Mendis has scored more.
Test. Dhruv Jurel has played 11 Tests and Kamindu Mendis 11. Dhruv Jurel has 632 runs at 42.1 (strike rate 58.4), against 1,157 at 68.1 (64.9) for Kamindu Mendis, so Kamindu Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Dhruv Jurel 2, Kamindu Mendis 5. Fifties: 2 and 4.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Dhruv Jurel 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.
Dhruv Jurel is a wicket-keeper batter for Rajasthan Royals, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 19 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1488 fantasy points, averaging 78 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 707 IPL runs at a strike rate of 115.3.
International career: Dhruv Jurel has scored 632 TEST runs in 11 matches at an average of 42.13, with 2 centuries internationally.
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: Dhruv Jurel 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.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Dhruv Jurel is the stronger pick right now with an average of 78 pts per game and a best score of 217 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, Dhruv Jurel 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.
Stats are updated after every IPL 2026 match. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool or check the Fantasy Leaderboard to see how top managers are building their teams.
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