⚔️HEAD-TO-HEAD
Dunith Wellalage 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.
Dunith Wellalage (Sri Lanka) has 137 T20I runs at avg 19.6 in 16 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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Dunith Wellalage 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 | Dunith Wellalage | Kusal Mendis |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 19 |
| Avg fantasy points | 71 | 68 |
| Best fantasy score | 147 | 200 |
| Runs | 318 | 714 |
| Strike rate | 127.7 | 106.6 |
| Fours | 30 | 61 |
| Sixes | 12 | 34 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 1 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 56 | 121 |
| Wickets | 25 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 7.05 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 0 |
| Catches | 10 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 10 | 17 |
| Statistic | Dunith Wellalage | Kusal Mendis |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 16 | 90 |
| Runs | 137 | 2198 |
| Batting average | 19.57 | 25.56 |
| Strike rate | 113.2 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 17 |
| Wickets | 19 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 22.68 | — |
| Economy rate | 7.24 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Dunith Wellalage has played 16 T20Is and Kusal Mendis 90. Dunith Wellalage has 137 runs at 19.6 (strike rate 113.2), against 2,198 at 25.6 for Kusal Mendis, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Dunith Wellalage also bowls: 19 wickets at an economy of 7.24, while Kusal Mendis has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Dunith Wellalage has played 31 ODIs and Kusal Mendis 148. Dunith Wellalage has 386 runs at 20.3 (strike rate 80.8), against 4,697 at 35.3 for Kusal Mendis, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Dunith Wellalage 0, Kusal Mendis 6. Fifties: 1 and 34. Dunith Wellalage also bowls: 39 wickets at an economy of 5.07, while Kusal Mendis has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Dunith Wellalage has played 1 Test and Kusal Mendis 73. Dunith Wellalage has 29 runs at 14.5 (strike rate 61.7), against 4,757 at 36.9 (59.4) for Kusal Mendis, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Dunith Wellalage 0, Kusal Mendis 10. Fifties: 0 and 22.
International numbers up to 14 June 2026.
Dunith Wellalage vs Kusal Mendis · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Dunith Wellalage has scored 137 T20I runs in 16 matches at an average of 19.57. He has also taken 19 T20I wickets at an average of 22.68 with an economy of 7.24.
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, Dunith Wellalage is the stronger pick with an average of 71 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.
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