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Kamindu Mendis vs Tim David — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Kamindu Mendis has the edge on the headline numbers: Kamindu Mendis averages 43 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Tim David's 38. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Kamindu Mendis (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 43 fantasy pts per match. Tim David (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 38 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Kamindu Mendis vs Tim David — 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 | Tim David |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 43 | 38 |
| Best fantasy score | 114 | 118 |
| Runs | 513 | 369 |
| Strike rate | 95.4 | 142.5 |
| Fours | 47 | 22 |
| Sixes | 18 | 24 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 1 |
| Highest score | 87 | 68 |
| Wickets | 0 | 1 |
| Economy rate | 10.50 | 3.18 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 1 |
| Catches | 7 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 8 | 11 |
| Statistic | Kamindu Mendis | Tim David |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 23 | 74 |
| Runs | 381 | 1679 |
| Batting average | 19.05 | 34.98 |
| Strike rate | 122.5 | 169.1 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 9 |
| Wickets | 2 | 5 |
| Bowling average | 74.00 | 51.00 |
| Economy rate | 8.22 | 9.33 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Kamindu Mendis has played 23 T20Is and Tim David 74. Kamindu Mendis has 381 runs at 19.1 (strike rate 122.5), against 1,679 at 35.0 (169.1) for Tim David, so Tim David has scored more. Hundreds: Kamindu Mendis 0, Tim David 1. Fifties: 2 and 9. With the ball, Kamindu Mendis has 2 wickets at an economy of 8.22 and Tim David 5 at 9.33; Tim David has more wickets while Kamindu Mendis is more economical.
ODI. Kamindu Mendis has played 17 ODIs and Tim David 4. Kamindu Mendis has 344 runs at 31.3 (strike rate 74.1), against 45 at 11.3 (84.9) for Tim David, so Kamindu Mendis has scored more.
International numbers up to 21 June 2026.
Kamindu Mendis vs Tim David 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.
Tim David is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 762 fantasy points, averaging 38 pts per game with a best of 118 pts. He has scored 369 IPL runs at a strike rate of 142.5, picking up 1 IPL wickets at an economy of 3.18.
International career: Tim David has scored 1,679 T20I runs in 74 matches at an average of 34.98, with 1 century internationally. He has also taken 5 T20I wickets at an average of 51.00 with an economy of 9.33.
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.
Bowling edge: Tim David has been the more impactful bowler in IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Kamindu Mendis is the stronger pick right now with an average of 43 pts per game and a best score of 114 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, Kamindu Mendis 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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