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Kamindu Mendis vs Sam Curran — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Kamindu Mendis or Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has the edge on the headline numbers: Sam Curran leads on T20I batting (744 runs, avg 21.3). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Kamindu Mendis (Sunrisers Hyderabad) has 381 T20I runs at avg 19.1 in 23 matches. Sam Curran (England) has 744 T20I runs at avg 21.3 in 80 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
🏏
Sam Curran
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 10.5 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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Sam Curran
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
AR🌏 OS
10.5 cr
Credits
79
Avg Pts
171
Best FP
134.8
Pts/Cr
463
Total Runs
19
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Sam Curran
36 higher avg pts · 171 best fantasy score
🏏 Kamindu Mendis
VS
🏏 Sam Curran
T20I Career Overview
23Matches80
🏏 Batting
381Runs744
19.05Batting Avg21.26
122.51Strike Rate129.84
0Centuries0
2Half-Centuries2
13Sixes 🔴32
65
Best Score
58
🎳 Bowling
2Wickets73
74.00Bowling Avg26.90
8.22Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
1/14
Best Figures
5/10
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Kamindu Mendis vs Sam Curran — 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 MendisSam Curran
Matches2018
Avg fantasy points4379
Best fantasy score114171
Runs513463
Strike rate95.4110.0
Fours4738
Sixes1813
Half-centuries (50+)32
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score87111
Wickets019
Economy rate10.507.55
Best spell (wkts)04
Catches77
Total dismissals88
International career — T20I
StatisticKamindu MendisSam Curran
Matches2380
Runs381744
Batting average19.0521.26
Strike rate122.5129.8
Half-centuries (50+)22
Wickets273
Bowling average74.0026.90
Economy rate8.22—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Kamindu Mendis has played 23 T20Is and Sam Curran 80. Kamindu Mendis has 381 runs at 19.1 (strike rate 122.5), against 744 at 21.3 (129.8) for Sam Curran, so Sam Curran has scored more. With the ball, Kamindu Mendis has 2 wickets at an economy of 8.22 and Sam Curran 73; Sam Curran has more wickets.

ODI. Kamindu Mendis has played 17 ODIs and Sam Curran 44. Kamindu Mendis has 344 runs at 31.3 (strike rate 74.1), against 668 at 22.3 (90.9) for Sam Curran, so Sam Curran has scored more. With the ball, Kamindu Mendis has 2 wickets at an economy of 6.41 and Sam Curran 43 at 6.08; Sam Curran has more wickets.

Test. Kamindu Mendis has played 11 Tests and Sam Curran 24. Kamindu Mendis has 1,157 runs at 68.1 (strike rate 64.9), against 815 at 24.7 (64.1) for Sam Curran, so Kamindu Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Kamindu Mendis 5, Sam Curran 0. Fifties: 4 and 3. With the ball, Kamindu Mendis has 3 wickets at an economy of 5.41 and Sam Curran 47 at 3.24; Sam Curran has more wickets.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Kamindu Mendis
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
🏏 Sam Curran
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Sam Curran
79 avg pts · 171 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Kamindu Mendis
Captaining Sam Curran gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Kamindu Mendis vs Sam Curran — 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: Sam Curran has scored 744 T20I runs in 80 matches at an average of 21.26, with 2 half-centuries. He has also taken 73 T20I wickets at an average of 26.90.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Sam Curran is the stronger pick with an average of 79 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 Sam Curran?

Based on recent data, Sam Curran has the edge with a higher average of 79 fantasy points per game. Kamindu Mendis leads in runs scored (513 runs). Overall Sam Curran is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Kamindu Mendis vs Sam Curran — who is a better fantasy captain?

Sam Curran is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 79 pts per game with a best score of 171 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 Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has the superior batting strike rate this season (110.0), 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 Sam Curran?

Kamindu Mendis costs 8.5 Cr and Sam Curran costs 10.5 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 Sam Curran won?

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

Should I pick Kamindu Mendis or Sam Curran in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Sam Curran 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 England. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Kamindu Mendis or Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has more T20I runs: Kamindu Mendis has 381 in 23 matches (average 19.1) and Sam Curran has 744 in 80 (average 21.3).

Who has the better T20I strike rate?

Sam Curran scores faster in T20Is: Kamindu Mendis strikes at 122.5 and Sam Curran at 129.8.

Who has more ODI runs, Kamindu Mendis or Sam Curran?

Sam Curran has more ODI runs: Kamindu Mendis has 344 in 17 matches (average 31.3) and Sam Curran has 668 in 44 (average 22.3).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Sam Curran scores faster in ODIs: Kamindu Mendis strikes at 74.1 and Sam Curran at 90.9.

Who has more Test runs, Kamindu Mendis or Sam Curran?

Kamindu Mendis has more Test runs: Kamindu Mendis has 1,157 in 11 matches (average 68.1) and Sam Curran has 815 in 24 (average 24.7).
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