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Kamindu Mendis vs Marco Jansen: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Marco Jansen has the edge on the headline numbers: Marco Jansen averages 57 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Kamindu Mendis's 45. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Kamindu Mendis (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 45 fantasy pts per match. Marco Jansen (Punjab Kings) averages 57 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Kamindu Mendis vs Marco Jansen — 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 | Marco Jansen |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 45 | 57 |
| Best fantasy score | 114 | 204 |
| Runs | 531 | 295 |
| Strike rate | 94.0 | 99.3 |
| Fours | 49 | 31 |
| Sixes | 17 | 12 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 3 |
| Highest score | 87 | 85 |
| Wickets | 0 | 20 |
| Economy rate | 10.17 | 7.08 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 4 |
| Catches | 8 | 13 |
| Total dismissals | 9 | 15 |
| Statistic | Kamindu Mendis | Marco Jansen |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 23 | 30 |
| Runs | 381 | 268 |
| Batting average | 19.05 | 17.87 |
| Strike rate | 122.5 | 153.1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 2 |
| Wickets | 2 | 33 |
| Bowling average | 74.00 | 29.76 |
| Economy rate | 8.22 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Kamindu Mendis has played 23 T20Is and Marco Jansen 30. Kamindu Mendis has 381 runs at 19.1 (strike rate 122.5), against 268 at 17.9 (153.1) for Marco Jansen, so Kamindu Mendis has scored more. With the ball, Kamindu Mendis has 2 wickets at an economy of 8.22 and Marco Jansen 33; Marco Jansen has more wickets.
ODI. Kamindu Mendis has played 17 ODIs and Marco Jansen 34. Kamindu Mendis has 344 runs at 31.3 (strike rate 74.1), against 647 at 27.0 for Marco Jansen, so Marco Jansen has scored more. With the ball, Kamindu Mendis has 2 wickets at an economy of 6.41 and Marco Jansen 52; Marco Jansen has more wickets.
Test. Kamindu Mendis has played 11 Tests and Marco Jansen 21. Kamindu Mendis has 1,157 runs at 68.1 (strike rate 64.9), against 624 at 23.1 (54.5) for Marco Jansen, so Kamindu Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Kamindu Mendis 5, Marco Jansen 0. Fifties: 4 and 4. With the ball, Kamindu Mendis has 3 wickets at an economy of 5.41 and Marco Jansen 89 at 3.31; Marco Jansen has more wickets.
International numbers up to 4 March 2026.
Kamindu Mendis vs Marco Jansen 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 892 fantasy points, averaging 45 pts per game with a best of 114 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 531 IPL runs at a strike rate of 94.
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.
Marco Jansen is a all-rounder for Punjab Kings, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1141 fantasy points, averaging 57 pts per game with a best of 204 pts. He has scored 295 IPL runs at a strike rate of 99.3, picking up 20 IPL wickets at an economy of 7.08.
International career: Marco Jansen has scored 647 ODI runs in 34 matches at an average of 26.96, with 3 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 52 ODI wickets at an average of 33.79. He has taken 33 T20I wickets internationally.
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: Marco Jansen 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, Marco Jansen is the stronger pick right now with an average of 57 pts per game and a best score of 204 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, Marco Jansen 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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