⚔️HEAD-TO-HEAD
Kusal Mendis vs Nitish Kumar Reddy: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Nitish Kumar Reddy has the edge on the headline numbers: Nitish Kumar Reddy leads on T20I bowling (3 wickets). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka) has 2,198 T20I runs at avg 25.6 in 90 matches. Nitish Kumar Reddy (India) has 90 T20I runs in 4 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form
Kusal Mendis vs Nitish Kumar Reddy · 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 | Kusal Mendis | Nitish Kumar Reddy |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 19 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 68 | 52 |
| Best fantasy score | 200 | 125 |
| Runs | 714 | 277 |
| Strike rate | 106.6 | 163.9 |
| Fours | 61 | 15 |
| Sixes | 34 | 18 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 5 | 0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 121 | 41 |
| Wickets | 0 | 17 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 9.24 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 3 |
| Catches | 15 | 9 |
| Total dismissals | 17 | 9 |
| Statistic | Kusal Mendis | Nitish Kumar Reddy |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 90 | 4 |
| Runs | 2198 | 90 |
| Batting average | 25.56 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 17 | 1 |
| Wickets | 0 | 3 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Kusal Mendis has played 90 T20Is and Nitish Kumar Reddy 4. Kusal Mendis has 2,198 runs at 25.6, against 90 for Nitish Kumar Reddy, so Kusal Mendis has scored more.
ODI. Kusal Mendis has played 148 ODIs and Nitish Kumar Reddy 4. Kusal Mendis has 4,697 runs at 35.3, against 100 for Nitish Kumar Reddy, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Kusal Mendis 6, Nitish Kumar Reddy 0. Fifties: 34 and 1.
Test. Kusal Mendis has played 73 Tests and Nitish Kumar Reddy 10. Kusal Mendis has 4,757 runs at 36.9 (strike rate 59.4), against 396 for Nitish Kumar Reddy, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Kusal Mendis 10, Nitish Kumar Reddy 1. Fifties: 22 and 0. With the ball, Kusal Mendis has 1 wickets at an economy of 5.36 and Nitish Kumar Reddy 8; Nitish Kumar Reddy has more wickets.
International numbers up to 18 January 2026.
Did you know: Nitish Kumar Reddy
- He made his maiden Test century in the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne in December 2024, coming in at No. 8 with India 196 for 6.
- He added 128 for the eighth wicket with Washington Sundar in that innings.
- He was the IPL Emerging Player of the Year in 2024.
- He plays domestic cricket for Andhra.
🧠Quick quiz: Kusal Mendis and Nitish Kumar Reddy
2 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. At which ground did Nitish make his maiden Test century?
- 2. At what number did Nitish bat for that hundred?
Kusal Mendis vs Nitish Kumar Reddy · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Kusal Mendis has scored 2,198 T20I runs in 90 matches at an average of 25.56, with 17 half-centuries.
T20I career: He has also taken 3 T20I wickets.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Kusal Mendis is the stronger pick with an average of 68 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.
Who has better fantasy stats, Kusal Mendis or Nitish Kumar Reddy?
Kusal Mendis vs Nitish Kumar Reddy: who is a better fantasy captain?
Who has a better strike rate, Kusal Mendis or Nitish Kumar Reddy?
What is the price difference between Kusal Mendis and Nitish Kumar Reddy?
How many MOTM awards have Kusal Mendis and Nitish Kumar Reddy won?
Should I pick Kusal Mendis or Nitish Kumar Reddy in my fantasy XI?
Who has more T20I runs, Kusal Mendis or Nitish Kumar Reddy?
Who has more ODI runs, Kusal Mendis or Nitish Kumar Reddy?
Who has more Test runs, Kusal Mendis or Nitish Kumar Reddy?
SETTLE IT IN A GAME
Numbers only get you so far. Pick a side, Kusal Mendis or Nitish Kumar Reddy, and see who actually delivers.
Found an issue or have a suggestion? Contact us — we’d love to hear from you.