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Kamindu Mendis vs Shreyas Iyer — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Kamindu Mendis or Shreyas Iyer?

Shreyas Iyer has the edge on the headline numbers: Shreyas Iyer leads on T20I batting (1,615 runs, avg 33.0). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Kamindu Mendis (Sunrisers Hyderabad) has 381 T20I runs at avg 19.1 in 23 matches. Shreyas Iyer (India) has 1,615 T20I runs at avg 33.0 in 68 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
🏏
Shreyas Iyer
🇮🇳 IND · 9 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
🏏
Shreyas Iyer
🇮🇳 India
BAT🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
53
Avg Pts
200
Best FP
243.7
Pts/Cr
627
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Shreyas Iyer
10 higher avg pts · 200 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM
🏏 Kamindu Mendis
VS
🏏 Shreyas Iyer
T20I Career Overview
23Matches68
🏏 Batting
381Runs1615
19.05Batting Avg32.96
122.51Strike Rate—
0Centuries1
2Half-Centuries10
13Sixes 🔴51
65
Best Score
102*
🎳 Bowling
2Wickets0
74.00Bowling Avg—
8.22Economy Rate6.00
05-Wkt Hauls0
1/14
Best Figures
—
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Kamindu Mendis vs Shreyas Iyer — 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 MendisShreyas Iyer
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points4353
Best fantasy score114200
Runs513627
Strike rate95.4133.4
Fours4751
Sixes1821
Half-centuries (50+)33
Centuries (100+)01
Highest score87102
Economy rate10.500.00
Catches76
Total dismissals88
International career — T20I
StatisticKamindu MendisShreyas Iyer
Matches2368
Runs3811615
Batting average19.0532.96
Strike rate122.5—
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)210
Wickets20
Bowling average74.00—
Economy rate8.226.00

📋 Format by format

T20I. Kamindu Mendis has played 23 T20Is and Shreyas Iyer 68. Kamindu Mendis has 381 runs at 19.1 (strike rate 122.5), against 1,615 at 33.0 for Shreyas Iyer, so Shreyas Iyer has scored more. Hundreds: Kamindu Mendis 0, Shreyas Iyer 1. Fifties: 2 and 10.

ODI. Kamindu Mendis has played 17 ODIs and Shreyas Iyer 82. Kamindu Mendis has 344 runs at 31.3 (strike rate 74.1), against 3,136 at 45.5 for Shreyas Iyer, so Shreyas Iyer has scored more. Hundreds: Kamindu Mendis 0, Shreyas Iyer 5. Fifties: 2 and 24.

Test. Kamindu Mendis has played 11 Tests and Shreyas Iyer 14. Kamindu Mendis has 1,157 runs at 68.1 (strike rate 64.9), against 811 at 36.9 (63.0) for Shreyas Iyer, so Kamindu Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Kamindu Mendis 5, Shreyas Iyer 1. Fifties: 4 and 5.

International numbers up to 26 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Kamindu Mendis
Evenly matched
🏏 Shreyas Iyer
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Shreyas Iyer
53 avg pts · 200 best · 1 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Kamindu Mendis
Captaining Shreyas Iyer gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Kamindu Mendis vs Shreyas Iyer — 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: Shreyas Iyer has scored 1,615 T20I runs in 68 matches at an average of 32.96, with 1 century.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Shreyas Iyer is the stronger pick with an average of 53 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 Shreyas Iyer?

Based on recent data, Shreyas Iyer has the edge with a higher average of 53 fantasy points per game. Shreyas Iyer leads in runs scored (627 runs). Overall Shreyas Iyer is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Kamindu Mendis vs Shreyas Iyer — who is a better fantasy captain?

Shreyas Iyer is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 53 pts per game with a best score of 200 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 Shreyas Iyer?

Shreyas Iyer has the superior batting strike rate this season (133.4), 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 Shreyas Iyer?

Kamindu Mendis costs 8.5 Cr and Shreyas Iyer costs 9 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 Shreyas Iyer won?

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

Should I pick Kamindu Mendis or Shreyas Iyer in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Shreyas Iyer 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 Shreyas Iyer?

Shreyas Iyer has more T20I runs: Kamindu Mendis has 381 in 23 matches (average 19.1) and Shreyas Iyer has 1,615 in 68 (average 33.0).

Who has more ODI runs, Kamindu Mendis or Shreyas Iyer?

Shreyas Iyer has more ODI runs: Kamindu Mendis has 344 in 17 matches (average 31.3) and Shreyas Iyer has 3,136 in 82 (average 45.5).

Who has more Test runs, Kamindu Mendis or Shreyas Iyer?

Kamindu Mendis has more Test runs: Kamindu Mendis has 1,157 in 11 matches (average 68.1) and Shreyas Iyer has 811 in 14 (average 36.9).
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