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Ishan Kishan vs Kusal Mendis: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
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. 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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Ishan Kishan 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 | Ishan Kishan | Kusal Mendis |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 19 |
| Avg fantasy points | 55 | 68 |
| Best fantasy score | 151 | 200 |
| Runs | 622 | 714 |
| Strike rate | 151.3 | 106.6 |
| Fours | 67 | 61 |
| Sixes | 21 | 34 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 81 | 121 |
| Catches | 13 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 16 | 17 |
| Statistic | Ishan Kishan | Kusal Mendis |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 62 | 90 |
| Runs | 1801 | 2198 |
| Batting average | 31.05 | 25.56 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 13 | 17 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Ishan Kishan has played 62 T20Is and Kusal Mendis 90. Ishan Kishan has 1,801 runs at 31.1, against 2,198 at 25.6 for Kusal Mendis, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Ishan Kishan 1, Kusal Mendis 0. Fifties: 13 and 17.
ODI. Ishan Kishan has played 32 ODIs and Kusal Mendis 148. Ishan Kishan has 1,107 runs at 42.6, against 4,697 at 35.3 for Kusal Mendis, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Ishan Kishan 2, Kusal Mendis 6. Fifties: 7 and 34.
Test. Ishan Kishan has played 2 Tests and Kusal Mendis 73. Ishan Kishan has 78 runs at 78.0 (strike rate 85.7), against 4,757 at 36.9 (59.4) for Kusal Mendis, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Ishan Kishan 0, Kusal Mendis 10. Fifties: 1 and 22.
International numbers up to 26 July 2026.
Ishan Kishan vs Kusal 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: 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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