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Kamindu Mendis vs Rishabh Pant — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Rishabh Pant has the edge on the headline numbers: Rishabh Pant averages 62 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Kamindu Mendis's 48. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Kamindu Mendis (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 48 fantasy pts per match. Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) averages 62 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Kamindu Mendis vs Rishabh Pant — 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 | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 17 |
| Avg fantasy points | 48 | 62 |
| Best fantasy score | 180 | 197 |
| Runs | 588 | 561 |
| Strike rate | 87.1 | 98.9 |
| Fours | 58 | 54 |
| Sixes | 19 | 19 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 1 |
| Highest score | 128 | 105 |
| Economy rate | 9.00 | 0.00 |
| Catches | 7 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 8 | 20 |
| Statistic | Kamindu Mendis | Rishabh Pant |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 23 | 76 |
| Runs | 381 | 1209 |
| Batting average | 19.05 | 23.25 |
| Strike rate | 122.5 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 3 |
| Wickets | 2 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 74.00 | — |
| Economy rate | 8.22 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Kamindu Mendis has played 23 T20Is and Rishabh Pant 76. Kamindu Mendis has 381 runs at 19.1 (strike rate 122.5), against 1,209 at 23.3 for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more.
ODI. Kamindu Mendis has played 17 ODIs and Rishabh Pant 31. Kamindu Mendis has 344 runs at 31.3 (strike rate 74.1), against 871 at 33.5 (106.2) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Kamindu Mendis 0, Rishabh Pant 1. Fifties: 2 and 5.
Test. Kamindu Mendis has played 11 Tests and Rishabh Pant 51. Kamindu Mendis has 1,157 runs at 68.1 (strike rate 64.9), against 3,644 at 43.4 (74.3) for Rishabh Pant, so Rishabh Pant has scored more. Hundreds: Kamindu Mendis 5, Rishabh Pant 8. Fifties: 4 and 20.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Kamindu Mendis vs Rishabh Pant 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 951 fantasy points, averaging 48 pts per game with a best of 180 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 588 IPL runs at a strike rate of 87.1.
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.
Rishabh Pant is a wicket-keeper batter for Lucknow Super Giants, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 17 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1058 fantasy points, averaging 62 pts per game with a best of 197 pts. He has scored 561 IPL runs at a strike rate of 98.9.
International career: Rishabh Pant has scored 1,209 T20I runs in 76 matches at an average of 23.25, with 3 half-centuries internationally. In TESTs, he has 3,644 runs across 51 matches (avg 43.4).
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.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Rishabh Pant is the stronger pick right now with an average of 62 pts per game and a best score of 197 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, Rishabh Pant 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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