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Kamindu Mendis vs Travis Head — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Travis Head has the edge on the headline numbers: Travis Head averages 55 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. Travis Head (Sunrisers Hyderabad) averages 55 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Kamindu Mendis vs Travis Head — 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 | Travis Head |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 43 | 55 |
| Best fantasy score | 114 | 172 |
| Runs | 513 | 655 |
| Strike rate | 95.4 | 120.0 |
| Fours | 47 | 85 |
| Sixes | 18 | 23 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 87 | 112 |
| Wickets | 0 | 1 |
| Economy rate | 10.50 | 5.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 1 |
| Catches | 7 | 3 |
| Total dismissals | 8 | 3 |
| Statistic | Kamindu Mendis | Travis Head |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 23 | 53 |
| Runs | 381 | 1335 |
| Batting average | 19.05 | 28.40 |
| Strike rate | 122.5 | 157.2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 6 |
| Wickets | 2 | 1 |
| Bowling average | 74.00 | 56.00 |
| Economy rate | 8.22 | 9.33 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Kamindu Mendis has played 23 T20Is and Travis Head 53. Kamindu Mendis has 381 runs at 19.1 (strike rate 122.5), against 1,335 at 28.4 (157.2) for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more.
ODI. Kamindu Mendis has played 17 ODIs and Travis Head 85. Kamindu Mendis has 344 runs at 31.3 (strike rate 74.1), against 3,273 at 43.6 for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more. Hundreds: Kamindu Mendis 0, Travis Head 8. Fifties: 2 and 18. With the ball, Kamindu Mendis has 2 wickets at an economy of 6.41 and Travis Head 28 at 5.76; Travis Head has more wickets.
Test. Kamindu Mendis has played 11 Tests and Travis Head 67. Kamindu Mendis has 1,157 runs at 68.1 (strike rate 64.9), against 4,653 at 43.1 (69.7) for Travis Head, so Travis Head has scored more. Hundreds: Kamindu Mendis 5, Travis Head 12. Fifties: 4 and 20. With the ball, Kamindu Mendis has 3 wickets at an economy of 5.41 and Travis Head 16 at 3.70; Travis Head has more wickets.
International numbers up to 22 August 2026.
Kamindu Mendis vs Travis Head 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.
Travis Head is a specialist batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1107 fantasy points, averaging 55 pts per game with a best of 172 pts. He has scored 655 IPL runs at a strike rate of 120, picking up 1 IPL wickets at an economy of 5.00. He has won 1 MOTM award this season.
International career: Travis Head has scored 3,273 ODI runs in 85 matches at an average of 43.64, with 8 centuries internationally. He has also taken 28 ODI wickets at an average of 40.61 with an economy of 5.76. In TESTs, he has 4,653 runs across 67 matches (avg 43.1).
Batting edge: Travis Head 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: Travis Head 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, Travis Head is the stronger pick right now with an average of 55 pts per game and a best score of 172 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, Travis Head 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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