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Kamindu Mendis vs Ryan Rickelton — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Ryan Rickelton has the edge on the headline numbers: Ryan Rickelton averages 72 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. Ryan Rickelton (Mumbai Indians) averages 72 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Kamindu Mendis vs Ryan Rickelton — 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 | Ryan Rickelton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 43 | 72 |
| Best fantasy score | 114 | 217 |
| Runs | 513 | 758 |
| Strike rate | 95.4 | 157.6 |
| Fours | 47 | 58 |
| Sixes | 18 | 51 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 87 | 123 |
| Economy rate | 10.50 | 0.00 |
| Catches | 7 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 8 | 12 |
| Statistic | Kamindu Mendis | Ryan Rickelton |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 23 | 29 |
| Runs | 381 | 741 |
| Batting average | 19.05 | 28.50 |
| Strike rate | 122.5 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 4 |
| Wickets | 2 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 74.00 | — |
| Economy rate | 8.22 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Kamindu Mendis has played 23 T20Is and Ryan Rickelton 29. Kamindu Mendis has 381 runs at 19.1 (strike rate 122.5), against 741 at 28.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so Ryan Rickelton has scored more.
ODI. Kamindu Mendis has played 17 ODIs and Ryan Rickelton 19. Kamindu Mendis has 344 runs at 31.3 (strike rate 74.1), against 552 at 32.5 for Ryan Rickelton, so Ryan Rickelton has scored more. Hundreds: Kamindu Mendis 0, Ryan Rickelton 1. Fifties: 2 and 2.
Test. Kamindu Mendis has played 11 Tests and Ryan Rickelton 15. Kamindu Mendis has 1,157 runs at 68.1 (strike rate 64.9), against 897 at 37.4 (52.9) for Ryan Rickelton, so Kamindu Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Kamindu Mendis 5, Ryan Rickelton 2. Fifties: 4 and 1.
International numbers up to 4 March 2026.
Kamindu Mendis vs Ryan Rickelton 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.
Ryan Rickelton is a wicket-keeper batter for Mumbai Indians, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1439 fantasy points, averaging 72 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. He has scored 758 IPL runs at a strike rate of 157.6. He has won 3 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Ryan Rickelton has scored 741 T20I runs in 29 matches at an average of 28.50, with 4 half-centuries internationally. In ODIs, he has 552 runs across 19 matches (avg 32.5).
Batting edge: Ryan Rickelton 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, Ryan Rickelton is the stronger pick right now with an average of 72 pts per game and a best score of 217 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, Ryan Rickelton 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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