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Kamindu Mendis vs Sai Sudharsan — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Kamindu Mendis or Sai Sudharsan?

Sai Sudharsan has the edge on the headline numbers: Sai Sudharsan averages 81 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. Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans) averages 81 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Kamindu Mendis
🌅 SRH · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Sai Sudharsan
⚡ GT · 9.5 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
🏏
Sai Sudharsan
⚡ Gujarat Titans
BAT
9.5 cr
Credits
81
Avg Pts
184
Best FP
153.5
Pts/Cr
803
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
📊Showing IPL 2026 season stats
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Sai Sudharsan
38 higher avg pts · 184 best fantasy score
Fantasy Overview — Full Season
1262Season Points1458
43Avg Pts / Match81
114Best Fantasy Score184
20Matches Played18
0MOTM Awards 🏅0
8.5Credits9.5
148.5Pts per Credit153.5

Kamindu Mendis vs Sai Sudharsan — 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 MendisSai Sudharsan
Matches2018
Avg fantasy points4381
Best fantasy score114184
Runs513803
Strike rate95.4143.1
Fours4788
Sixes1830
Half-centuries (50+)39
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score87100
Economy rate10.500.00
Catches78
Total dismissals89
International career — T20I
StatisticKamindu MendisSai Sudharsan
Matches231
Runs3810
Batting average19.05—
Strike rate122.5—
Half-centuries (50+)20
Wickets20
Bowling average74.00—
Economy rate8.22—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Kamindu Mendis has played 23 T20Is and Sai Sudharsan 1. Kamindu Mendis has 381 runs at 19.1 (strike rate 122.5), against 0 for Sai Sudharsan, so Kamindu Mendis has scored more.

ODI. Kamindu Mendis has played 17 ODIs and Sai Sudharsan 3. Kamindu Mendis has 344 runs at 31.3 (strike rate 74.1), against 127 for Sai Sudharsan, so Kamindu Mendis has scored more.

Test. Kamindu Mendis has played 11 Tests and Sai Sudharsan 6. Kamindu Mendis has 1,157 runs at 68.1 (strike rate 64.9), against 302 for Sai Sudharsan, so Kamindu Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Kamindu Mendis 5, Sai Sudharsan 0. Fifties: 4 and 2.

International numbers up to 22 November 2025.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Kamindu Mendis
Evenly matched
🏏 Sai Sudharsan
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Sai Sudharsan
81 avg pts · 184 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Kamindu Mendis
Captaining Sai Sudharsan gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 Analysis & Fantasy Impact

Kamindu Mendis vs Sai Sudharsan 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.

Sai Sudharsan is a specialist batter for Gujarat Titans, priced at 9.5 Cr. Across 18 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1458 fantasy points, averaging 81 pts per game with a best of 184 pts. He has scored 803 IPL runs at a strike rate of 143.1.

Batting edge: Sai Sudharsan 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, Sai Sudharsan is the stronger pick right now with an average of 81 pts per game and a best score of 184 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, Sai Sudharsan 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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better IPL 2026 stats — Kamindu Mendis or Sai Sudharsan?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Sai Sudharsan has the edge with a higher average of 81 fantasy points per game. Sai Sudharsan leads in runs scored (803 runs). Overall Sai Sudharsan is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

Kamindu Mendis vs Sai Sudharsan — who is a better fantasy captain?

Sai Sudharsan is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 81 pts per game with a best score of 184 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 Sai Sudharsan?

Sai Sudharsan has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (143.1), 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 Sai Sudharsan?

Kamindu Mendis costs 8.5 Cr and Sai Sudharsan costs 9.5 Cr in IPL 2026 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 Sai Sudharsan won?

In IPL 2026, Kamindu Mendis has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Sai Sudharsan has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Kamindu Mendis or Sai Sudharsan in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Sai Sudharsan is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick IPL 2026. However, consider the match conditions — if Sunrisers Hyderabad are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Gujarat Titans. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Kamindu Mendis or Sai Sudharsan?

Kamindu Mendis has more T20I runs: Kamindu Mendis has 381 in 23 matches (average 19.1) and Sai Sudharsan has 0 in 1.

Who has more ODI runs, Kamindu Mendis or Sai Sudharsan?

Kamindu Mendis has more ODI runs: Kamindu Mendis has 344 in 17 matches (average 31.3) and Sai Sudharsan has 127 in 3.

Who has more Test runs, Kamindu Mendis or Sai Sudharsan?

Kamindu Mendis has more Test runs: Kamindu Mendis has 1,157 in 11 matches (average 68.1) and Sai Sudharsan has 302 in 6.
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