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Jasprit Bumrah vs Ramesh Mendis: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Jasprit Bumrah or Ramesh Mendis?

Ramesh Mendis has the edge on the headline numbers: Ramesh Mendis leads on T20I batting (17 runs, avg 5.7). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Jasprit Bumrah (India) has 12 T20I runs at avg 2.0 in 100 matches. Ramesh Mendis (Sri Lanka) has 17 T20I runs at avg 5.7 in 4 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
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Jasprit Bumrah
🇮🇳 IND · 9.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Ramesh Mendis
🇱🇰 SL · 8.5 cr
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Jasprit Bumrah
🇮🇳 India
BOWL
9.5 cr
Credits
26
Avg Pts
74
Best FP
54.7
Pts/Cr
25
Total Runs
11
Total Wkts
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Ramesh Mendis
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
AR
8.5 cr
Credits
24
Avg Pts
64
Best FP
19.8
Pts/Cr
64
Total Runs
2
Total Wkts
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched, so pick based on ground & match-up!
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
VS
🏏 Ramesh Mendis
T20I Career Overview
100Matches4
🏏 Batting
12Runs17
2.00Batting Avg5.67
66.67Strike Rate80.95
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries0
0Sixes 🔴1
7
Best Score
12
🎳 Bowling
126Wickets2
18.21Bowling Avg24.00
—Economy Rate6.86
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/15
Best Figures
1/13
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jasprit Bumrah vs Ramesh 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
StatisticJasprit BumrahRamesh Mendis
Matches207
Avg fantasy points2624
Best fantasy score7464
Runs2564
Strike rate166.787.7
Fours48
Sixes12
Highest score2039
Wickets112
Economy rate7.0610.67
Best spell (wkts)21
Catches30
Total dismissals30
International career · T20I
StatisticJasprit BumrahRamesh Mendis
Matches1004
Runs1217
Batting average2.005.67
Strike rate66.781.0
Wickets1262
Bowling average18.2124.00
Economy rate—6.86

📋 Format by format

T20I. Jasprit Bumrah has played 100 T20Is and Ramesh Mendis 4. Jasprit Bumrah has 12 runs at 2.0 (strike rate 66.7), against 17 at 5.7 (81.0) for Ramesh Mendis, so Ramesh Mendis has scored more. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 126 wickets and Ramesh Mendis 2 at 6.86; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.

ODI. Jasprit Bumrah has played 91 ODIs and Ramesh Mendis 4. Jasprit Bumrah has 111 runs at 9.3 (strike rate 64.9), against 50 at 25.0 (100.0) for Ramesh Mendis, so Jasprit Bumrah has scored more. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 151 wickets and Ramesh Mendis 4 at 6.17; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.

Test. Jasprit Bumrah has played 52 Tests and Ramesh Mendis 16. Jasprit Bumrah has 348 runs at 6.6 (strike rate 41.3), against 408 at 17.7 (43.9) for Ramesh Mendis, so Ramesh Mendis has scored more. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 234 wickets at an economy of 2.77 and Ramesh Mendis 71 at 3.18; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.

International numbers up to 16 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Jasprit Bumrah
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Ramesh Mendis
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
Both players are closely matched, so consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.

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Jasprit Bumrah

The first bowler to hold number one in all three ICC formats

Career: First bowler to be ranked number one in the ICC men's player rankings in Tests, ODIs and T20Is.

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Did you know: Jasprit Bumrah

  • Born 6 December 1993. A right-arm fast bowler.
  • Average pace about 142 km/h, with a fastest recorded delivery of 153 km/h in the Adelaide Test of 2018.
  • Idolised Mitchell Johnson, Wasim Akram and Brett Lee as a young bowler.
  • Captained India in Tests and in T20Is.
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📝 T20I Career Comparison

Jasprit Bumrah vs Ramesh Mendis · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Jasprit Bumrah has scored 12 T20I runs in 100 matches at an average of 2.00. He has also taken 126 T20I wickets at an average of 18.21.

T20I career: Ramesh Mendis has scored 17 T20I runs in 4 matches at an average of 5.67. He has also taken 2 T20I wickets at an average of 24.00 with an economy of 6.86.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Jasprit Bumrah is the stronger pick with an average of 26 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, Jasprit Bumrah or Ramesh Mendis?

Based on recent data, Jasprit Bumrah has the edge with a higher average of 26 fantasy points per game. Ramesh Mendis leads in runs scored (64 runs). Overall Jasprit Bumrah is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Jasprit Bumrah vs Ramesh Mendis: who is a better fantasy captain?

Jasprit Bumrah is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 26 pts per game with a best score of 74 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, Jasprit Bumrah or Ramesh Mendis?

Jasprit Bumrah has the superior batting strike rate this season (166.7), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Jasprit Bumrah and Ramesh Mendis?

Jasprit Bumrah costs 9.5 Cr and Ramesh 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 Jasprit Bumrah and Ramesh Mendis won?

Jasprit Bumrah has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Ramesh Mendis has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Jasprit Bumrah or Ramesh Mendis in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Jasprit Bumrah 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 Sri Lanka. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Ramesh Mendis?

Ramesh Mendis has more T20I runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 12 in 100 matches (average 2.0) and Ramesh Mendis has 17 in 4 (average 5.7).

Who has more ODI runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Ramesh Mendis?

Jasprit Bumrah has more ODI runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 111 in 91 matches (average 9.3) and Ramesh Mendis has 50 in 4 (average 25.0).

Who has more Test runs, Jasprit Bumrah or Ramesh Mendis?

Ramesh Mendis has more Test runs: Jasprit Bumrah has 348 in 52 matches (average 6.6) and Ramesh Mendis has 408 in 16 (average 17.7).

Who has taken more Test wickets, Jasprit Bumrah or Ramesh Mendis?

Jasprit Bumrah has more Test wickets: Jasprit Bumrah has 234 at an average of 19.8 and Ramesh Mendis has 71 at 31.1.
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