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Ishan Kishan vs Kamindu Mendis — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Ishan Kishan or Kamindu Mendis?

Ishan Kishan has the edge on the headline numbers: Ishan Kishan leads on T20I batting (1,801 runs, avg 31.1). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Ishan Kishan (India) has 1,801 T20I runs at avg 31.1 in 62 matches. Kamindu Mendis (Sunrisers Hyderabad) has 381 T20I runs at avg 19.1 in 23 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Ishan Kishan
🇮🇳 IND · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Kamindu Mendis
🌅 SRH · 8.5 cr
🏏
Ishan Kishan
🇮🇳 India
🧤 WK🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
58
Avg Pts
151
Best FP
297.1
Pts/Cr
602
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Kamindu Mendis
🌅 Sunrisers Hyderabad
BAT🌏 OS
8.5 cr
Credits
43
Avg Pts
114
Best FP
148.5
Pts/Cr
513
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Ishan Kishan
15 higher avg pts · 151 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM
🏏 Ishan Kishan
VS
🏏 Kamindu Mendis
T20I Career Overview
62Matches23
🏏 Batting
1801Runs381
31.05Batting Avg19.05
—Strike Rate122.51
1Centuries0
13Half-Centuries2
77Sixes 🔴13
103
Best Score
65
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets2
—Bowling Avg74.00
—Economy Rate8.22
05-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
1/14
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Ishan Kishan 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).

IPL season stats
StatisticIshan KishanKamindu Mendis
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points5843
Best fantasy score151114
Runs602513
Strike rate144.495.4
Fours6547
Sixes1818
Half-centuries (50+)33
Highest score8187
Economy rate0.0010.50
Catches177
Total dismissals208
International career — T20I
StatisticIshan KishanKamindu Mendis
Matches6223
Runs1801381
Batting average31.0519.05
Strike rate—122.5
Centuries (100+)10
Half-centuries (50+)132
Wickets02
Bowling average—74.00
Economy rate—8.22

📋 Format by format

T20I. Ishan Kishan has played 62 T20Is and Kamindu Mendis 23. Ishan Kishan has 1,801 runs at 31.1, against 381 at 19.1 (122.5) for Kamindu Mendis, so Ishan Kishan has scored more. Hundreds: Ishan Kishan 1, Kamindu Mendis 0. Fifties: 13 and 2.

ODI. Ishan Kishan has played 32 ODIs and Kamindu Mendis 17. Ishan Kishan has 1,107 runs at 42.6, against 344 at 31.3 (74.1) for Kamindu Mendis, so Ishan Kishan has scored more. Hundreds: Ishan Kishan 2, Kamindu Mendis 0. Fifties: 7 and 2.

Test. Ishan Kishan has played 2 Tests and Kamindu Mendis 11. Ishan Kishan has 78 runs at 78.0 (strike rate 85.7), against 1,157 at 68.1 (64.9) for Kamindu Mendis, so Kamindu Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Ishan Kishan 0, Kamindu Mendis 5. Fifties: 1 and 4.

International numbers up to 26 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Ishan Kishan
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Kamindu Mendis
Evenly matched
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Ishan Kishan
58 avg pts · 151 best · 1 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Kamindu Mendis
Captaining Ishan Kishan gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Ishan Kishan vs Kamindu Mendis — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Ishan Kishan has scored 1,801 T20I runs in 62 matches at an average of 31.05, with 1 century.

T20I career: Kamindu Mendis has scored 381 T20I runs in 23 matches at an average of 19.05, with 2 half-centuries. He has also taken 2 T20I wickets at an average of 74.00 with an economy of 8.22.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Ishan Kishan is the stronger pick with an average of 58 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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats — Ishan Kishan or Kamindu Mendis?

Based on recent data, Ishan Kishan has the edge with a higher average of 58 fantasy points per game. Ishan Kishan leads in runs scored (602 runs). Overall Ishan Kishan is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Ishan Kishan vs Kamindu Mendis — who is a better fantasy captain?

Ishan Kishan is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 58 pts per game with a best score of 151 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate — Ishan Kishan or Kamindu Mendis?

Ishan Kishan has the superior batting strike rate this season (144.4), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Ishan Kishan and Kamindu Mendis?

Ishan Kishan costs 9 Cr and Kamindu Mendis costs 8.5 Cr in current fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have Ishan Kishan and Kamindu Mendis won?

Ishan Kishan has won 1 Man of the Match award and Kamindu Mendis has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Ishan Kishan or Kamindu Mendis in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Ishan Kishan is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if India are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Ishan Kishan or Kamindu Mendis?

Ishan Kishan has more T20I runs: Ishan Kishan has 1,801 in 62 matches (average 31.1) and Kamindu Mendis has 381 in 23 (average 19.1).

Who has more ODI runs, Ishan Kishan or Kamindu Mendis?

Ishan Kishan has more ODI runs: Ishan Kishan has 1,107 in 32 matches (average 42.6) and Kamindu Mendis has 344 in 17 (average 31.3).

Who has more Test runs, Ishan Kishan or Kamindu Mendis?

Kamindu Mendis has more Test runs: Ishan Kishan has 78 in 2 matches (average 78.0) and Kamindu Mendis has 1,157 in 11 (average 68.1).
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