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Jos Buttler vs Kamindu Mendis — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Jos Buttler or Kamindu Mendis?

Jos Buttler has the edge on the headline numbers: Jos Buttler leads on T20I batting (4,384 runs, avg 34.8). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Jos Buttler (England) has 4,384 T20I runs at avg 34.8 in 163 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
🏏
Jos Buttler
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 10 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Kamindu Mendis
🌅 SRH · 8.5 cr
🏏
Jos Buttler
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
🧤 WK🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
10 cr
Credits
82
Avg Pts
271
Best FP
301.7
Pts/Cr
800
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
🏏 Jos Buttler
39 higher avg pts · 271 best fantasy score · 2× MOTM
🏏 Jos Buttler
VS
🏏 Kamindu Mendis
T20I Career Overview
163Matches23
🏏 Batting
4384Runs381
34.79Batting Avg19.05
—Strike Rate122.51
2Centuries0
30Half-Centuries2
186Sixes 🔴13
131
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

Jos Buttler 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
StatisticJos ButtlerKamindu Mendis
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points8243
Best fantasy score271114
Runs800513
Strike rate167.095.4
Fours6347
Sixes4818
Half-centuries (50+)73
Centuries (100+)10
Highest score13187
Economy rate0.0010.50
Catches157
Total dismissals228
International career — T20I
StatisticJos ButtlerKamindu Mendis
Matches16323
Runs4384381
Batting average34.7919.05
Strike rate—122.5
Centuries (100+)20
Half-centuries (50+)302
Wickets02
Bowling average—74.00
Economy rate—8.22

📋 Format by format

T20I. Jos Buttler has played 163 T20Is and Kamindu Mendis 23. Jos Buttler has 4,384 runs at 34.8, against 381 at 19.1 (122.5) for Kamindu Mendis, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Jos Buttler 2, Kamindu Mendis 0. Fifties: 30 and 2.

ODI. Jos Buttler has played 204 ODIs and Kamindu Mendis 17. Jos Buttler has 5,678 runs at 39.2, against 344 at 31.3 (74.1) for Kamindu Mendis, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Jos Buttler 11, Kamindu Mendis 0. Fifties: 30 and 2.

Test. Jos Buttler has played 57 Tests and Kamindu Mendis 11. Jos Buttler has 2,907 runs at 31.9 (strike rate 54.2), against 1,157 at 68.1 (64.9) for Kamindu Mendis, so Jos Buttler has scored more. Hundreds: Jos Buttler 2, Kamindu Mendis 5. Fifties: 18 and 4.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Jos Buttler
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Kamindu Mendis
Evenly matched
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Jos Buttler
82 avg pts · 271 best · 2 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Kamindu Mendis
Captaining Jos Buttler gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: Jos Buttler has scored 4,384 T20I runs in 163 matches at an average of 34.79, with 2 centuries.

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, Jos Buttler is the stronger pick with an average of 82 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 — Jos Buttler or Kamindu Mendis?

Based on recent data, Jos Buttler has the edge with a higher average of 82 fantasy points per game. Jos Buttler leads in runs scored (800 runs). Overall Jos Buttler is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Jos Buttler vs Kamindu Mendis — who is a better fantasy captain?

Jos Buttler is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 82 pts per game with a best score of 271 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 — Jos Buttler or Kamindu Mendis?

Jos Buttler has the superior batting strike rate this season (167.0), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Jos Buttler and Kamindu Mendis?

Jos Buttler costs 10 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 Jos Buttler and Kamindu Mendis won?

Jos Buttler has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Kamindu Mendis has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Jos Buttler or Kamindu Mendis in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Jos Buttler is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if England 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, Jos Buttler or Kamindu Mendis?

Jos Buttler has more T20I runs: Jos Buttler has 4,384 in 163 matches (average 34.8) and Kamindu Mendis has 381 in 23 (average 19.1).

Who has more ODI runs, Jos Buttler or Kamindu Mendis?

Jos Buttler has more ODI runs: Jos Buttler has 5,678 in 204 matches (average 39.2) and Kamindu Mendis has 344 in 17 (average 31.3).

Who has more Test runs, Jos Buttler or Kamindu Mendis?

Jos Buttler has more Test runs: Jos Buttler has 2,907 in 57 matches (average 31.9) and Kamindu Mendis has 1,157 in 11 (average 68.1).
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