⚔️HEAD-TO-HEAD
KL Rahul vs Kusal Mendis: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
KL Rahul has the edge on the headline numbers: KL Rahul leads on T20I batting (2,265 runs, avg 37.8). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
KL Rahul (India) has 2,265 T20I runs at avg 37.8 in 72 matches. Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka) has 2,198 T20I runs at avg 25.6 in 90 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form
KL Rahul vs Kusal Mendis · 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 | KL Rahul | Kusal Mendis |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 19 |
| Avg fantasy points | 81 | 68 |
| Best fantasy score | 287 | 200 |
| Runs | 898 | 714 |
| Strike rate | 110.6 | 106.6 |
| Fours | 84 | 61 |
| Sixes | 39 | 34 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 4 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 4 | 1 |
| Highest score | 152 | 121 |
| Catches | 10 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 13 | 17 |
| Statistic | KL Rahul | Kusal Mendis |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 72 | 90 |
| Runs | 2265 | 2198 |
| Batting average | 37.75 | 25.56 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 22 | 17 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. KL Rahul has played 72 T20Is and Kusal Mendis 90. KL Rahul has 2,265 runs at 37.8, against 2,198 at 25.6 for Kusal Mendis, so KL Rahul has scored more. Hundreds: KL Rahul 2, Kusal Mendis 0. Fifties: 22 and 17.
ODI. KL Rahul has played 101 ODIs and Kusal Mendis 148. KL Rahul has 3,541 runs at 51.3, against 4,697 at 35.3 for Kusal Mendis, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: KL Rahul 9, Kusal Mendis 6. Fifties: 20 and 34.
Test. KL Rahul has played 70 Tests and Kusal Mendis 73. KL Rahul has 4,288 runs at 36.6, against 4,757 at 36.9 (59.4) for Kusal Mendis, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: KL Rahul 12, Kusal Mendis 10. Fifties: 21 and 22.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Did you know: KL Rahul
- He made his Test debut in the 2014 Boxing Day Test at Melbourne.
- On ODI debut against Zimbabwe in 2016 he reached 100 with a six off the last ball, the only six of the match.
- He took 20 international innings to have centuries in all three formats, the fastest ever.
- His 14-ball fifty in 2018 was the fastest in IPL history at the time.
🧠Quick quiz: KL Rahul and Kusal Mendis
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- 1. Against which team did Rahul make a century on ODI debut?
- 2. How many balls did Rahul's record IPL fifty in 2018 take?
KL Rahul vs Kusal Mendis · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: KL Rahul has scored 2,265 T20I runs in 72 matches at an average of 37.75, with 2 centuries.
T20I career: Kusal Mendis has scored 2,198 T20I runs in 90 matches at an average of 25.56, with 17 half-centuries.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, KL Rahul is the stronger pick with an average of 81 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.
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