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Kusal Mendis vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Kusal Mendis or Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the edge on the headline numbers: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi leads on T20I batting (246 runs, avg 30.8). 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. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (India) has 246 T20I runs at avg 30.8 in 8 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Kusal Mendis
🇱🇰 SL · 9.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
🇮🇳 IND · 9 cr
🏏
Kusal Mendis
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
🧤 WK🏅 2× MOTM
9.5 cr
Credits
68
Avg Pts
200
Best FP
135.7
Pts/Cr
714
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
🇮🇳 India
BAT🏅 3× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
85
Avg Pts
217
Best FP
236.2
Pts/Cr
859
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
17 higher avg pts · 217 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Kusal Mendis
VS
🏏 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
T20I Career Overview
90Matches8
🏏 Batting
2198Runs246
25.56Batting Avg30.75
0Centuries0
17Half-Centuries2
81Sixes 🔴14
86
Best Score
81
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Kusal Mendis vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi · 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).

IPL season stats
StatisticKusal MendisVaibhav Sooryavanshi
Matches1920
Avg fantasy points6885
Best fantasy score200217
Runs714859
Strike rate106.6215.8
Fours6168
Sixes3476
Half-centuries (50+)55
Centuries (100+)11
Highest score121103
Catches157
Total dismissals177
International career · T20I
StatisticKusal MendisVaibhav Sooryavanshi
Matches908
Runs2198246
Batting average25.5630.75
Half-centuries (50+)172

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T20I. Kusal Mendis has played 90 T20Is and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 8. Kusal Mendis has 2,198 runs at 25.6, against 246 at 30.8 for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, so Kusal Mendis has scored more.

International numbers up to 26 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Kusal Mendis
Evenly matched
🏏 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
85 avg pts · 217 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Kusal Mendis
Captaining Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

The 15-year-old who won the IPL 2026 Orange Cap

23 Jul 2026: 50 off 19 balls against Zimbabwe, the youngest batter to make an international fifty. Sooryavanshi finished with 151 runs in three matches and was named player of the series.

Full Sooryavanshi profile →

Did you know: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

  • Born 27 March 2011 in Tajpur, Samastipur district, Bihar. Plays for Bihar.
  • Made his IPL debut in 2025 at the age of 13, the youngest in the league's history.
  • Made his India debut in the T20I series against England in July 2026.
  • Won the Rashtriya Bal Puraskar in 2025 and was Player of the Tournament at the 2026 ICC Under-19 World Cup.
Full Vaibhav Sooryavanshi profile →

🧠Quick quiz: Kusal Mendis and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

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  1. 1. How old was Sooryavanshi on IPL debut in 2025?
  2. 2. Whose single-season IPL sixes record did Sooryavanshi break in 2026?
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Kusal Mendis vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi · 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: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has scored 246 T20I runs in 8 matches at an average of 30.75, with 2 half-centuries.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the stronger pick with an average of 85 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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats, Kusal Mendis or Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Based on recent data, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the edge with a higher average of 85 fantasy points per game. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi leads in runs scored (859 runs). Overall Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Kusal Mendis vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: who is a better fantasy captain?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 85 pts per game with a best score of 217 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate, Kusal Mendis or Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the superior batting strike rate this season (215.8), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Kusal Mendis and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Kusal Mendis costs 9.5 Cr and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi costs 9 Cr in current fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have Kusal Mendis and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi won?

Kusal Mendis has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has won 3 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Kusal Mendis or Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions: if Sri Lanka are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for India. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Kusal Mendis or Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Kusal Mendis has more T20I runs: Kusal Mendis has 2,198 in 90 matches (average 25.6) and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has 246 in 8 (average 30.8).
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