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Jamie Overton vs Kamindu Mendis — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Jamie Overton or Kamindu Mendis?

Jamie Overton has the edge on the headline numbers: Jamie Overton averages 56 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Kamindu Mendis's 43. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Jamie Overton (Chennai Super Kings) averages 56 fantasy pts per match. Kamindu Mendis (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 43 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Jamie Overton
🦁 CSK · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Kamindu Mendis
🌅 SRH · 8.5 cr
🏏
Jamie Overton
🦁 Chennai Super Kings
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
56
Avg Pts
119
Best FP
160.7
Pts/Cr
150
Total Runs
22
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
📊Showing IPL 2026 season stats
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Jamie Overton
13 higher avg pts · 119 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM
🏏 Jamie Overton
VS
🏏 Kamindu Mendis
T20I Career Overview
27Matches23
🏏 Batting
88Runs381
8.80Batting Avg19.05
104.76Strike Rate122.51
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries2
3Sixes 🔴13
19
Best Score
65
🎳 Bowling
31Wickets2
17.23Bowling Avg74.00
—Economy Rate8.22
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/18
Best Figures
1/14
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jamie Overton 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
StatisticJamie OvertonKamindu Mendis
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points5643
Best fantasy score119114
Runs150513
Strike rate142.995.4
Fours1347
Sixes618
Half-centuries (50+)03
Highest score2787
Wickets220
Economy rate7.4810.50
Best spell (wkts)30
Catches127
Total dismissals128
International career — T20I
StatisticJamie OvertonKamindu Mendis
Matches2723
Runs88381
Batting average8.8019.05
Strike rate104.8122.5
Half-centuries (50+)02
Wickets312
Bowling average17.2374.00
Economy rate—8.22

📋 Format by format

T20I. Jamie Overton has played 27 T20Is and Kamindu Mendis 23. Jamie Overton has 88 runs at 8.8 (strike rate 104.8), against 381 at 19.1 (122.5) for Kamindu Mendis, so Kamindu Mendis has scored more. With the ball, Jamie Overton has 31 wickets and Kamindu Mendis 2 at 8.22; Jamie Overton has more wickets.

ODI. Jamie Overton has played 16 ODIs and Kamindu Mendis 17. Jamie Overton has 303 runs at 25.3, against 344 at 31.3 (74.1) for Kamindu Mendis, so Kamindu Mendis has scored more. With the ball, Jamie Overton has 17 wickets and Kamindu Mendis 2 at 6.41; Jamie Overton has more wickets.

Test. Jamie Overton has played 2 Tests and Kamindu Mendis 11. Jamie Overton has 106 runs at 35.3 (strike rate 67.5), against 1,157 at 68.1 (64.9) for Kamindu Mendis, so Kamindu Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Jamie Overton 0, Kamindu Mendis 5. Fifties: 1 and 4.

International numbers up to 5 March 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Jamie Overton
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Kamindu Mendis
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Jamie Overton
56 avg pts · 119 best · 1 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Kamindu Mendis
Captaining Jamie Overton gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: Jamie Overton has scored 88 T20I runs in 27 matches at an average of 8.80. He has also taken 31 T20I wickets at an average of 17.23.

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, Jamie Overton is the stronger pick with an average of 56 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 IPL 2026 stats — Jamie Overton or Kamindu Mendis?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Jamie Overton has the edge with a higher average of 56 fantasy points per game. Kamindu Mendis leads in runs scored (513 runs). Overall Jamie Overton is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

Jamie Overton vs Kamindu Mendis — who is a better fantasy captain?

Jamie Overton is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 56 pts per game with a best score of 119 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 — Jamie Overton or Kamindu Mendis?

Jamie Overton has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (142.9), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Jamie Overton and Kamindu Mendis?

Jamie Overton costs 9 Cr and Kamindu Mendis costs 8.5 Cr in IPL 2026 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 Jamie Overton and Kamindu Mendis won?

In IPL 2026, Jamie Overton 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 Jamie Overton or Kamindu Mendis in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Jamie Overton is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick IPL 2026. However, consider the match conditions — if Chennai Super Kings 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, Jamie Overton or Kamindu Mendis?

Kamindu Mendis has more T20I runs: Jamie Overton has 88 in 27 matches (average 8.8) and Kamindu Mendis has 381 in 23 (average 19.1).

Who has more ODI runs, Jamie Overton or Kamindu Mendis?

Kamindu Mendis has more ODI runs: Jamie Overton has 303 in 16 matches (average 25.3) and Kamindu Mendis has 344 in 17 (average 31.3).

Who has more Test runs, Jamie Overton or Kamindu Mendis?

Kamindu Mendis has more Test runs: Jamie Overton has 106 in 2 matches (average 35.3) and Kamindu Mendis has 1,157 in 11 (average 68.1).
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