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Kusal Mendis vs Will Jacks: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Kusal Mendis or Will Jacks?

Kusal Mendis has the edge on the headline numbers: Kusal Mendis leads on T20I batting (2,198 runs, avg 25.6). 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. Will Jacks (England) has 684 T20I runs at avg 22.1 in 48 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
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Kusal Mendis
🇱🇰 SL · 9.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Will Jacks
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 8.5 cr
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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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Will Jacks
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
BAT🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
68
Avg Pts
230
Best FP
230.4
Pts/Cr
545
Total Runs
11
Total Wkts
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched, so pick based on ground & match-up!
🏏 Kusal Mendis
VS
🏏 Will Jacks
T20I Career Overview
90Matches48
🏏 Batting
2198Runs684
25.56Batting Avg22.06
0Centuries0
17Half-Centuries1
81Sixes 🔴32
86
Best Score
53*
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets22
—Bowling Avg22.64
05-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
3/14
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Kusal Mendis vs Will Jacks · 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 MendisWill Jacks
Matches1920
Avg fantasy points6868
Best fantasy score200230
Runs714545
Strike rate106.6133.6
Fours6146
Sixes3425
Half-centuries (50+)55
Centuries (100+)10
Highest score12166
Wickets011
Economy rate0.006.97
Best spell (wkts)05
Catches1513
Total dismissals1714
International career · T20I
StatisticKusal MendisWill Jacks
Matches9048
Runs2198684
Batting average25.5622.06
Half-centuries (50+)171
Wickets022
Bowling average—22.64

📋 Format by format

T20I. Kusal Mendis has played 90 T20Is and Will Jacks 48. Kusal Mendis has 2,198 runs at 25.6, against 684 at 22.1 for Will Jacks, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Will Jacks also bowls: 22 wickets, while Kusal Mendis has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Kusal Mendis has played 148 ODIs and Will Jacks 29. Kusal Mendis has 4,697 runs at 35.3, against 802 at 34.9 for Will Jacks, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Kusal Mendis 6, Will Jacks 0. Fifties: 34 and 5. Will Jacks also bowls: 16 wickets, while Kusal Mendis has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Kusal Mendis has played 73 Tests and Will Jacks 6. Kusal Mendis has 4,757 runs at 36.9 (strike rate 59.4), against 234 at 21.3 (51.7) for Will Jacks, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Kusal Mendis 10, Will Jacks 0. Fifties: 22 and 0. With the ball, Kusal Mendis has 1 wickets at an economy of 5.36 and Will Jacks 12 at 4.61; Will Jacks has more wickets.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Kusal Mendis
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
🏏 Will Jacks
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
Both players are closely matched, so consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Kusal Mendis vs Will Jacks · 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: Will Jacks has scored 684 T20I runs in 48 matches at an average of 22.06, with 1 half-century. He has also taken 22 T20I wickets at an average of 22.64.

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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats, Kusal Mendis or Will Jacks?

Based on recent data, Kusal Mendis has the edge with a higher average of 68 fantasy points per game. Kusal Mendis leads in runs scored (714 runs). Overall Kusal Mendis is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Kusal Mendis vs Will Jacks: who is a better fantasy captain?

Kusal Mendis is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 68 pts per game with a best score of 230 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 Will Jacks?

Will Jacks has the superior batting strike rate this season (133.6), 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 Will Jacks?

Kusal Mendis costs 9.5 Cr and Will Jacks costs 8.5 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 Will Jacks won?

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

Should I pick Kusal Mendis or Will Jacks in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Kusal Mendis 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 England. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Kusal Mendis or Will Jacks?

Kusal Mendis has more T20I runs: Kusal Mendis has 2,198 in 90 matches (average 25.6) and Will Jacks has 684 in 48 (average 22.1).

Who has more ODI runs, Kusal Mendis or Will Jacks?

Kusal Mendis has more ODI runs: Kusal Mendis has 4,697 in 148 matches (average 35.3) and Will Jacks has 802 in 29 (average 34.9).

Who has more Test runs, Kusal Mendis or Will Jacks?

Kusal Mendis has more Test runs: Kusal Mendis has 4,757 in 73 matches (average 36.9) and Will Jacks has 234 in 6 (average 21.3).
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