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Finn Allen vs Kusal Mendis: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Finn Allen has the edge on the headline numbers: Finn Allen leads on T20I batting (1,955 runs, avg 25.7). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Finn Allen (Kolkata Knight Riders) has 1,955 T20I runs at avg 25.7 in 100 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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Finn Allen 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 | Finn Allen | Kusal Mendis |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 19 |
| Avg fantasy points | 50 | 68 |
| Best fantasy score | 217 | 200 |
| Runs | 509 | 714 |
| Strike rate | 159.1 | 106.6 |
| Fours | 47 | 61 |
| Sixes | 31 | 34 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 1 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 1 |
| Highest score | 100 | 121 |
| Catches | 7 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 9 | 17 |
| Statistic | Finn Allen | Kusal Mendis |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 100 | 90 |
| Runs | 1955 | 2198 |
| Batting average | 25.72 | 25.56 |
| Strike rate | 165.0 | — |
| Centuries (100+) | 3 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 7 | 17 |
| Wickets | 24 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 31.92 | — |
| Economy rate | 7.60 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Finn Allen has played 100 T20Is and Kusal Mendis 90. Finn Allen has 1,955 runs at 25.7 (strike rate 165.0), against 2,198 at 25.6 for Kusal Mendis, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Finn Allen 3, Kusal Mendis 0. Fifties: 7 and 17. Finn Allen also bowls: 24 wickets at an economy of 7.60, while Kusal Mendis has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Finn Allen has played 41 ODIs and Kusal Mendis 148. Finn Allen has 782 runs at 23.0 (strike rate 94.6), against 4,697 at 35.3 for Kusal Mendis, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Finn Allen 0, Kusal Mendis 6. Fifties: 6 and 34. Finn Allen also bowls: 7 wickets at an economy of 5.56, while Kusal Mendis has not taken a ODI wicket.
International numbers up to 8 March 2026.
What is happening now
Scored the fastest century at a T20 World Cup
Mar 2026: 100 not out off 33 balls in the T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa, the fastest hundred in the tournament.
Full Allen profile →Did you know: Finn Allen
- Born 22 April 1999. A top-order batter who can keep wicket. Plays for Auckland.
- Plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL.
- Three T20I centuries, highest score of 137.
- Declined a New Zealand central contract in August 2024 to pursue franchise opportunities.
🧠Quick quiz: Finn Allen and Kusal Mendis
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- 1. How many balls did Allen's record T20 World Cup century take?
- 2. Whose New Zealand T20I record did Allen's 137 break?
Finn Allen vs Kusal Mendis · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Finn Allen has scored 1,955 T20I runs in 100 matches at an average of 25.72, with 3 centuries. He has also taken 24 T20I wickets at an average of 31.92 with an economy of 7.60.
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.
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