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Kusal Mendis vs Sanju Samson: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Sanju Samson has the edge on the headline numbers: Sanju Samson leads on T20I batting (1,558 runs, avg 27.3). 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. Sanju Samson (India) has 1,558 T20I runs at avg 27.3 in 70 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form
Kusal Mendis vs Sanju Samson · 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 | Sanju Samson |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 19 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 68 | 52 |
| Best fantasy score | 200 | 155 |
| Runs | 714 | 472 |
| Strike rate | 106.6 | 169.2 |
| Fours | 61 | 50 |
| Sixes | 34 | 27 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 5 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 121 | 82 |
| Catches | 15 | 10 |
| Total dismissals | 17 | 15 |
| Statistic | Kusal Mendis | Sanju Samson |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 90 | 70 |
| Runs | 2198 | 1558 |
| Batting average | 25.56 | 27.33 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 3 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 17 | 8 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Kusal Mendis has played 90 T20Is and Sanju Samson 70. Kusal Mendis has 2,198 runs at 25.6, against 1,558 at 27.3 for Sanju Samson, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Kusal Mendis 0, Sanju Samson 3. Fifties: 17 and 8.
ODI. Kusal Mendis has played 148 ODIs and Sanju Samson 16. Kusal Mendis has 4,697 runs at 35.3, against 510 at 56.7 (99.6) for Sanju Samson, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Kusal Mendis 6, Sanju Samson 1. Fifties: 34 and 3.
International numbers up to 11 July 2026.
What is happening now
Player of the Tournament at the 2026 T20 World Cup
T20 World Cup 2026: Player of the Tournament. In the final Samson and Abhishek Sharma shared a 98-run stand against New Zealand.
Full Samson profile →Did you know: Sanju Samson
- Born 11 November 1994 in Thiruvananthapuram. Plays for Kerala.
- Won the 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cups with India.
- Unbeaten 212 in the 2019-20 Vijay Hazare Trophy, the sixth List A double century by an Indian.
- Maiden ODI century came on 21 December 2023 against South Africa.
🧠Quick quiz: Kusal Mendis and Sanju Samson
2 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. Which two players did Chennai Super Kings send to Rajasthan Royals for Samson?
- 2. In which tournament did Samson score an unbeaten 212?
Kusal Mendis vs Sanju Samson · 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: Sanju Samson has scored 1,558 T20I runs in 70 matches at an average of 27.33, with 3 centuries.
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.
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