⚔️HEAD-TO-HEAD
Kusal Mendis vs Shai Hope: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Shai Hope has the edge on the headline numbers: Shai Hope leads on T20I batting (1,743 runs, avg 30.1). 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. Shai Hope (West Indies) has 1,743 T20I runs at avg 30.1 in 70 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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Kusal Mendis vs Shai Hope · 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 | Shai Hope |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 19 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 68 | 94 |
| Best fantasy score | 200 | 259 |
| Runs | 714 | 1067 |
| Strike rate | 106.6 | 85.1 |
| Fours | 61 | 80 |
| Sixes | 34 | 37 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 5 | 4 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 6 |
| Highest score | 121 | 162 |
| Catches | 15 | 14 |
| Total dismissals | 17 | 23 |
| Statistic | Kusal Mendis | Shai Hope |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 90 | 70 |
| Runs | 2198 | 1743 |
| Batting average | 25.56 | 30.05 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 17 | 12 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Kusal Mendis has played 90 T20Is and Shai Hope 70. Kusal Mendis has 2,198 runs at 25.6, against 1,743 at 30.1 for Shai Hope, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Kusal Mendis 0, Shai Hope 1. Fifties: 17 and 12.
ODI. Kusal Mendis has played 148 ODIs and Shai Hope 158. Kusal Mendis has 4,697 runs at 35.3, against 6,590 at 51.5 for Shai Hope, so Shai Hope has scored more. Hundreds: Kusal Mendis 6, Shai Hope 21. Fifties: 34 and 32.
Test. Kusal Mendis has played 73 Tests and Shai Hope 49. Kusal Mendis has 4,757 runs at 36.9 (strike rate 59.4), against 2,518 at 28.0 (44.0) for Shai Hope, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Kusal Mendis 10, Shai Hope 5. Fifties: 22 and 7.
International numbers up to 2 August 2026.
Kusal Mendis vs Shai Hope · 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: Shai Hope has scored 1,743 T20I runs in 70 matches at an average of 30.05, with 1 century.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Shai Hope is the stronger pick with an average of 94 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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