⚔️HEAD-TO-HEAD
Kusal Mendis vs Tilak Varma: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Tilak Varma has the edge on the headline numbers: Tilak Varma leads on T20I batting (1,619 runs, avg 45.0). 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. Tilak Varma (India) has 1,619 T20I runs at avg 45.0 in 57 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form
Kusal Mendis vs Tilak Varma · 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 | Tilak Varma |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 19 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 68 | 46 |
| Best fantasy score | 200 | 141 |
| Runs | 714 | 423 |
| Strike rate | 106.6 | 165.9 |
| Fours | 61 | 31 |
| Sixes | 34 | 20 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 5 | 4 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Highest score | 121 | 60 |
| Wickets | 0 | 1 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 9.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 1 |
| Catches | 15 | 14 |
| Total dismissals | 17 | 16 |
| Statistic | Kusal Mendis | Tilak Varma |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 90 | 57 |
| Runs | 2198 | 1619 |
| Batting average | 25.56 | 44.97 |
| Strike rate | — | 145.7 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 17 | 9 |
| Wickets | 0 | 5 |
| Bowling average | — | 12.80 |
| Economy rate | — | 6.10 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Kusal Mendis has played 90 T20Is and Tilak Varma 57. Kusal Mendis has 2,198 runs at 25.6, against 1,619 at 45.0 (145.7) for Tilak Varma, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Kusal Mendis 0, Tilak Varma 2. Fifties: 17 and 9. Tilak Varma also bowls: 5 wickets at an economy of 6.10, while Kusal Mendis has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Kusal Mendis has played 148 ODIs and Tilak Varma 5. Kusal Mendis has 4,697 runs at 35.3, against 68 at 22.7 (57.1) for Tilak Varma, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Kusal Mendis 6, Tilak Varma 0. Fifties: 34 and 1.
International numbers up to 26 July 2026.
Did you know: Tilak Varma
- His maiden T20I century was 107 not out off 56 balls against South Africa in November 2024.
- He followed it with an unbeaten 120 off 47 balls in the very next match.
- His 69 in the 2025 Asia Cup final against Pakistan won him the player of the match award.
- He was part of the India side that won the men's cricket gold at the 2026 Asian Games.
🧠Quick quiz: Kusal Mendis and Tilak Varma
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- 1. What did Tilak score in his first T20I hundred, against South Africa in 2024?
- 2. How many balls did Tilak face for his 120 not out?
Kusal Mendis vs Tilak Varma · 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: Tilak Varma has scored 1,619 T20I runs in 57 matches at an average of 44.97, with 2 centuries. He has also taken 5 T20I wickets at an average of 12.80 with an economy of 6.10.
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.
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