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Kamindu Mendis vs Liam Livingstone — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Liam Livingstone has the edge on the headline numbers: Liam Livingstone averages 63 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Kamindu Mendis's 43. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Kamindu Mendis (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 43 fantasy pts per match. Liam Livingstone (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 63 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Kamindu Mendis vs Liam Livingstone — 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 | Kamindu Mendis | Liam Livingstone |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 43 | 63 |
| Best fantasy score | 114 | 211 |
| Runs | 513 | 453 |
| Strike rate | 95.4 | 141.1 |
| Fours | 47 | 32 |
| Sixes | 18 | 25 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 3 |
| Highest score | 87 | 69 |
| Wickets | 0 | 11 |
| Economy rate | 10.50 | 8.68 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 3 |
| Catches | 7 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 8 | 13 |
| Statistic | Kamindu Mendis | Liam Livingstone |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 23 | 60 |
| Runs | 381 | 955 |
| Batting average | 19.05 | 25.13 |
| Strike rate | 122.5 | — |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 2 |
| Wickets | 2 | 33 |
| Bowling average | 74.00 | 25.39 |
| Economy rate | 8.22 | 8.73 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Kamindu Mendis has played 23 T20Is and Liam Livingstone 60. Kamindu Mendis has 381 runs at 19.1 (strike rate 122.5), against 955 at 25.1 for Liam Livingstone, so Liam Livingstone has scored more. Hundreds: Kamindu Mendis 0, Liam Livingstone 1. Fifties: 2 and 2. With the ball, Kamindu Mendis has 2 wickets at an economy of 8.22 and Liam Livingstone 33 at 8.73; Liam Livingstone has more wickets while Kamindu Mendis is more economical.
ODI. Kamindu Mendis has played 17 ODIs and Liam Livingstone 39. Kamindu Mendis has 344 runs at 31.3 (strike rate 74.1), against 932 at 31.1 (111.0) for Liam Livingstone, so Liam Livingstone has scored more. Hundreds: Kamindu Mendis 0, Liam Livingstone 1. Fifties: 2 and 4. With the ball, Kamindu Mendis has 2 wickets at an economy of 6.41 and Liam Livingstone 25; Liam Livingstone has more wickets.
Test. Kamindu Mendis has played 11 Tests and Liam Livingstone 1. Kamindu Mendis has 1,157 runs at 68.1 (strike rate 64.9), against 16 at 16.0 (88.9) for Liam Livingstone, so Kamindu Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Kamindu Mendis 5, Liam Livingstone 0. Fifties: 4 and 0.
International numbers up to 1 March 2025.
Kamindu Mendis vs Liam Livingstone is one of the most searched cricket comparisons, combining international career stats with IPL fantasy data. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.
Kamindu Mendis is a specialist batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 858 fantasy points, averaging 43 pts per game with a best of 114 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 513 IPL runs at a strike rate of 95.4.
International career: Kamindu Mendis has scored 381 T20I runs in 23 matches at an average of 19.05, with 2 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 2 T20I wickets at an average of 74.00 with an economy of 8.22.
Liam Livingstone is a all-rounder for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1266 fantasy points, averaging 63 pts per game with a best of 211 pts. He has scored 453 IPL runs at a strike rate of 141.1, picking up 11 IPL wickets at an economy of 8.68. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Liam Livingstone has scored 955 T20I runs in 60 matches at an average of 25.13, with 1 century internationally. He has also taken 33 T20I wickets at an average of 25.39 with an economy of 8.73. In ODIs, he has 932 runs across 39 matches (avg 31.1).
Batting edge: Kamindu Mendis leads with the bat this season, making them the better pick if the pitch is expected to be batting-friendly or if the match is being played on a flat track.
Bowling edge: Liam Livingstone has been the more impactful bowler in IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Liam Livingstone is the stronger pick right now with an average of 63 pts per game and a best score of 211 pts. The value-for-money metric (points per credit) further reinforces this — always check this number before finalising your captain or vice-captain choice.
Captaincy Recommendation: Based on IPL 2026 season form, Liam Livingstone is the safer captaincy option. However, if the opposition's bowling or batting lineup suits the other player, consider rotating your captain pick. Always check the playing XI, pitch report, and toss result before locking in your captain.
Stats are updated after every IPL 2026 match. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool or check the Fantasy Leaderboard to see how top managers are building their teams.
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