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Kamindu Mendis vs Nitish Kumar Reddy — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Kamindu Mendis or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Nitish Kumar Reddy has the edge on the headline numbers: Nitish Kumar Reddy leads on T20I bowling (3 wickets). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Kamindu Mendis (Sunrisers Hyderabad) has 381 T20I runs at avg 19.1 in 23 matches. Nitish Kumar Reddy (India) has 90 T20I runs 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
🏏
Kamindu Mendis
🌅 SRH · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Nitish Kumar Reddy
🇮🇳 IND · 8.5 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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Nitish Kumar Reddy
🇮🇳 India
AR🏅 1× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
55
Avg Pts
125
Best FP
145.5
Pts/Cr
293
Total Runs
16
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Nitish Kumar Reddy
12 higher avg pts · 125 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM
🏏 Kamindu Mendis
VS
🏏 Nitish Kumar Reddy
T20I Career Overview
23Matches4
🏏 Batting
381Runs90
19.05Batting Avg—
122.51Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
2Half-Centuries1
13Sixes 🔴0
65
Best Score
74
🎳 Bowling
2Wickets3
74.00Bowling Avg0.00
8.22Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
1/14
Best Figures
2/23
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Kamindu Mendis vs Nitish Kumar Reddy — 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 MendisNitish Kumar Reddy
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points4355
Best fantasy score114125
Runs513293
Strike rate95.4162.8
Fours4718
Sixes1820
Half-centuries (50+)31
Highest score8756
Wickets016
Economy rate10.509.08
Best spell (wkts)03
Catches713
Total dismissals814
International career — T20I
StatisticKamindu MendisNitish Kumar Reddy
Matches234
Runs38190
Batting average19.05—
Strike rate122.5—
Half-centuries (50+)21
Wickets23
Bowling average74.000.00
Economy rate8.22—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Kamindu Mendis has played 23 T20Is and Nitish Kumar Reddy 4. Kamindu Mendis has 381 runs at 19.1 (strike rate 122.5), against 90 for Nitish Kumar Reddy, so Kamindu Mendis has scored more.

ODI. Kamindu Mendis has played 17 ODIs and Nitish Kumar Reddy 4. Kamindu Mendis has 344 runs at 31.3 (strike rate 74.1), against 100 for Nitish Kumar Reddy, so Kamindu Mendis has scored more.

Test. Kamindu Mendis has played 11 Tests and Nitish Kumar Reddy 10. Kamindu Mendis has 1,157 runs at 68.1 (strike rate 64.9), against 396 for Nitish Kumar Reddy, so Kamindu Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Kamindu Mendis 5, Nitish Kumar Reddy 1. Fifties: 4 and 0. With the ball, Kamindu Mendis has 3 wickets at an economy of 5.41 and Nitish Kumar Reddy 8; Nitish Kumar Reddy has more wickets.

International numbers up to 18 January 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Kamindu Mendis
✓ Superior run-scorer
🏏 Nitish Kumar Reddy
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Nitish Kumar Reddy
55 avg pts · 125 best · 1 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Kamindu Mendis
Captaining Nitish Kumar Reddy gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Kamindu Mendis vs Nitish Kumar Reddy — 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: He has also taken 3 T20I wickets.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Nitish Kumar Reddy is the stronger pick with an average of 55 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 Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Based on recent data, Nitish Kumar Reddy has the edge with a higher average of 55 fantasy points per game. Kamindu Mendis leads in runs scored (513 runs). Overall Nitish Kumar Reddy is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Kamindu Mendis vs Nitish Kumar Reddy — who is a better fantasy captain?

Nitish Kumar Reddy is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 55 pts per game with a best score of 125 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 Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Nitish Kumar Reddy has the superior batting strike rate this season (162.8), 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 Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Kamindu Mendis costs 8.5 Cr and Nitish Kumar Reddy 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 Kamindu Mendis and Nitish Kumar Reddy won?

Kamindu Mendis has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Nitish Kumar Reddy has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Kamindu Mendis or Nitish Kumar Reddy in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Nitish Kumar Reddy 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 India. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Kamindu Mendis or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Kamindu Mendis has more T20I runs: Kamindu Mendis has 381 in 23 matches (average 19.1) and Nitish Kumar Reddy has 90 in 4.

Who has more ODI runs, Kamindu Mendis or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Kamindu Mendis has more ODI runs: Kamindu Mendis has 344 in 17 matches (average 31.3) and Nitish Kumar Reddy has 100 in 4.

Who has more Test runs, Kamindu Mendis or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Kamindu Mendis has more Test runs: Kamindu Mendis has 1,157 in 11 matches (average 68.1) and Nitish Kumar Reddy has 396 in 10.
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