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Heinrich Klaasen 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.
Heinrich Klaasen (Sunrisers Hyderabad) has 1,000 T20I runs at avg 23.3 in 58 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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Heinrich Klaasen 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 | Heinrich Klaasen | Kusal Mendis |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 19 |
| Avg fantasy points | 48 | 68 |
| Best fantasy score | 158 | 200 |
| Runs | 461 | 714 |
| Strike rate | 170.7 | 106.6 |
| Fours | 34 | 61 |
| Sixes | 24 | 34 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 85 | 121 |
| Catches | 15 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 15 | 17 |
| Statistic | Heinrich Klaasen | Kusal Mendis |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 58 | 90 |
| Runs | 1000 | 2198 |
| Batting average | 23.26 | 25.56 |
| Strike rate | 141.8 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 5 | 17 |
| Economy rate | 14.00 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Heinrich Klaasen has played 58 T20Is and Kusal Mendis 90. Heinrich Klaasen has 1,000 runs at 23.3 (strike rate 141.8), against 2,198 at 25.6 for Kusal Mendis, so Kusal Mendis has scored more.
ODI. Heinrich Klaasen has played 60 ODIs and Kusal Mendis 148. Heinrich Klaasen has 2,141 runs at 43.7 (strike rate 117.9), against 4,697 at 35.3 for Kusal Mendis, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Heinrich Klaasen 4, Kusal Mendis 6. Fifties: 11 and 34.
Test. Heinrich Klaasen has played 4 Tests and Kusal Mendis 73. Heinrich Klaasen has 104 runs at 13.0 (strike rate 45.2), against 4,757 at 36.9 (59.4) for Kusal Mendis, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Heinrich Klaasen 0, Kusal Mendis 10. Fifties: 0 and 22.
International numbers up to 5 March 2025.
Heinrich Klaasen vs Kusal Mendis · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Heinrich Klaasen has scored 1,000 T20I runs in 58 matches at an average of 23.26, with 5 half-centuries.
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.
Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.
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