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Kamindu Mendis vs Mitchell Santner — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Kamindu Mendis or Mitchell Santner?

Mitchell Santner has the edge on the headline numbers: Mitchell Santner leads on T20I batting (1,108 runs, avg 20.5). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Kamindu Mendis (Sunrisers Hyderabad) has 381 T20I runs at avg 19.1 in 23 matches. Mitchell Santner (Edinburgh Castle Rockers) has 1,108 T20I runs at avg 20.5 in 138 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Kamindu Mendis
🌅 SRH · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Mitchell Santner
🏰 ECR · 9 cr
🏏
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
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Mitchell Santner
🏰 Edinburgh Castle Rockers
AR🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
65
Avg Pts
207
Best FP
203.1
Pts/Cr
298
Total Runs
18
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Mitchell Santner
22 higher avg pts · 207 best fantasy score · 2× MOTM
🏏 Kamindu Mendis
VS
🏏 Mitchell Santner
T20I Career Overview
23Matches138
🏏 Batting
381Runs1108
19.05Batting Avg20.52
122.51Strike Rate133.17
0Centuries0
2Half-Centuries2
13Sixes 🔴42
65
Best Score
77*
🎳 Bowling
2Wickets142
74.00Bowling Avg23.33
8.22Economy Rate7.17
05-Wkt Hauls0
1/14
Best Figures
4/11
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Kamindu Mendis vs Mitchell Santner — 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
StatisticKamindu MendisMitchell Santner
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points4365
Best fantasy score114207
Runs513298
Strike rate95.4151.3
Fours4725
Sixes1812
Half-centuries (50+)31
Highest score8752
Wickets018
Economy rate10.506.70
Best spell (wkts)05
Catches78
Total dismissals89
International career — T20I
StatisticKamindu MendisMitchell Santner
Matches23138
Runs3811108
Batting average19.0520.52
Strike rate122.5133.2
Half-centuries (50+)22
Wickets2142
Bowling average74.0023.33
Economy rate8.227.17

📋 Format by format

T20I. Kamindu Mendis has played 23 T20Is and Mitchell Santner 138. Kamindu Mendis has 381 runs at 19.1 (strike rate 122.5), against 1,108 at 20.5 (133.2) for Mitchell Santner, so Mitchell Santner has scored more. With the ball, Kamindu Mendis has 2 wickets at an economy of 8.22 and Mitchell Santner 142 at 7.17; Mitchell Santner has more wickets.

ODI. Kamindu Mendis has played 17 ODIs and Mitchell Santner 129. Kamindu Mendis has 344 runs at 31.3 (strike rate 74.1), against 1,648 at 27.0 (92.4) for Mitchell Santner, so Mitchell Santner has scored more. With the ball, Kamindu Mendis has 2 wickets at an economy of 6.41 and Mitchell Santner 139; Mitchell Santner has more wickets.

Test. Kamindu Mendis has played 11 Tests and Mitchell Santner 33. Kamindu Mendis has 1,157 runs at 68.1 (strike rate 64.9), against 1,089 at 24.8 (47.0) for Mitchell Santner, so Kamindu Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Kamindu Mendis 5, Mitchell Santner 1. Fifties: 4 and 4. With the ball, Kamindu Mendis has 3 wickets at an economy of 5.41 and Mitchell Santner 80 at 2.86; Mitchell Santner has more wickets.

International numbers up to 21 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Kamindu Mendis
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
🏏 Mitchell Santner
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Mitchell Santner
65 avg pts · 207 best · 2 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Kamindu Mendis
Captaining Mitchell Santner gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

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.

T20I career: Mitchell Santner has scored 1,108 T20I runs in 138 matches at an average of 20.52, with 2 half-centuries. He has also taken 142 T20I wickets at an average of 23.33 with an economy of 7.17.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Mitchell Santner is the stronger pick with an average of 65 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 — Kamindu Mendis or Mitchell Santner?

Based on recent data, Mitchell Santner has the edge with a higher average of 65 fantasy points per game. Kamindu Mendis leads in runs scored (513 runs). Overall Mitchell Santner is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Kamindu Mendis vs Mitchell Santner — who is a better fantasy captain?

Mitchell Santner is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 65 pts per game with a best score of 207 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 — Kamindu Mendis or Mitchell Santner?

Mitchell Santner has the superior batting strike rate this season (151.3), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Kamindu Mendis and Mitchell Santner?

Kamindu Mendis costs 8.5 Cr and Mitchell Santner costs 9 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 Kamindu Mendis and Mitchell Santner won?

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

Should I pick Kamindu Mendis or Mitchell Santner in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Mitchell Santner is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if Sunrisers Hyderabad are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Edinburgh Castle Rockers. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Kamindu Mendis or Mitchell Santner?

Mitchell Santner has more T20I runs: Kamindu Mendis has 381 in 23 matches (average 19.1) and Mitchell Santner has 1,108 in 138 (average 20.5).

Who has the better T20I strike rate?

Mitchell Santner scores faster in T20Is: Kamindu Mendis strikes at 122.5 and Mitchell Santner at 133.2.

Who has more ODI runs, Kamindu Mendis or Mitchell Santner?

Mitchell Santner has more ODI runs: Kamindu Mendis has 344 in 17 matches (average 31.3) and Mitchell Santner has 1,648 in 129 (average 27.0).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Mitchell Santner scores faster in ODIs: Kamindu Mendis strikes at 74.1 and Mitchell Santner at 92.4.

Who has more Test runs, Kamindu Mendis or Mitchell Santner?

Kamindu Mendis has more Test runs: Kamindu Mendis has 1,157 in 11 matches (average 68.1) and Mitchell Santner has 1,089 in 33 (average 24.8).
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