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Ramesh Mendis vs Rohit Sharma: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Ramesh Mendis or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has the edge on the headline numbers: Rohit Sharma leads on T20I batting (4,231 runs, avg 32.0). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Ramesh Mendis (Sri Lanka) has 17 T20I runs at avg 5.7 in 4 matches. Rohit Sharma (India) has 4,231 T20I runs at avg 32.0 in 159 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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Ramesh Mendis
🇱🇰 SL · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 IND · 9.5 cr
🏏
Ramesh Mendis
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
AR
8.5 cr
Credits
24
Avg Pts
64
Best FP
19.8
Pts/Cr
64
Total Runs
2
Total Wkts
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Rohit Sharma
🇮🇳 India
BAT
9.5 cr
Credits
70
Avg Pts
214
Best FP
162.6
Pts/Cr
830
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Rohit Sharma
46 higher avg pts · 214 best fantasy score
🏏 Ramesh Mendis
VS
🏏 Rohit Sharma
T20I Career Overview
4Matches159
🏏 Batting
17Runs4231
5.67Batting Avg32.05
80.95Strike Rate140.89
0Centuries5
0Half-Centuries32
1Sixes 🔴205
12
Best Score
121*
🎳 Bowling
2Wickets1
24.00Bowling Avg113.00
6.86Economy Rate9.97
05-Wkt Hauls0
1/13
Best Figures
1/22
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Ramesh Mendis vs Rohit Sharma · 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
StatisticRamesh MendisRohit Sharma
Matches720
Avg fantasy points2470
Best fantasy score64214
Runs64830
Strike rate87.7119.1
Fours881
Sixes245
Half-centuries (50+)04
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score39138
Wickets20
Economy rate10.670.00
Best spell (wkts)10
Catches010
Total dismissals011
International career · T20I
StatisticRamesh MendisRohit Sharma
Matches4159
Runs174231
Batting average5.6732.05
Strike rate81.0140.9
Centuries (100+)05
Half-centuries (50+)032
Wickets21
Bowling average24.00113.00
Economy rate6.869.97

📋 Format by format

T20I. Ramesh Mendis has played 4 T20Is and Rohit Sharma 159. Ramesh Mendis has 17 runs at 5.7 (strike rate 81.0), against 4,231 at 32.0 (140.9) for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Ramesh Mendis 0, Rohit Sharma 5. Fifties: 0 and 32.

ODI. Ramesh Mendis has played 4 ODIs and Rohit Sharma 291. Ramesh Mendis has 50 runs at 25.0 (strike rate 100.0), against 12,120 at 49.3 for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Ramesh Mendis 0, Rohit Sharma 35. Fifties: 0 and 63. With the ball, Ramesh Mendis has 4 wickets at an economy of 6.17 and Rohit Sharma 9 at 5.24; Rohit Sharma has more wickets.

Test. Ramesh Mendis has played 16 Tests and Rohit Sharma 67. Ramesh Mendis has 408 runs at 17.7 (strike rate 43.9), against 4,301 at 40.6 (57.1) for Rohit Sharma, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Ramesh Mendis 0, Rohit Sharma 12. Fifties: 0 and 18. With the ball, Ramesh Mendis has 71 wickets at an economy of 3.18 and Rohit Sharma 2 at 3.51; Ramesh Mendis has more wickets.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Ramesh Mendis
✓ More wickets
🏏 Rohit Sharma
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Rohit Sharma
70 avg pts · 214 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Ramesh Mendis
Captaining Rohit Sharma gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

Did you know: Rohit Sharma

  • His 264 against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens in 2014 is the highest individual score in ODI cricket.
  • He has three ODI double centuries, more than anyone else.
  • He scored five centuries at the 2019 World Cup, the most by anyone at a single World Cup, and has seven World Cup hundreds in all.
  • He has hit more sixes than anyone in international cricket.
Full Rohit Sharma profile →

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📝 T20I Career Comparison

Ramesh Mendis vs Rohit Sharma · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Ramesh Mendis has scored 17 T20I runs in 4 matches at an average of 5.67. He has also taken 2 T20I wickets at an average of 24.00 with an economy of 6.86.

T20I career: Rohit Sharma has scored 4,231 T20I runs in 159 matches at an average of 32.05, with 5 centuries. He has also taken 1 T20I wickets at an average of 113.00 with an economy of 9.97.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Rohit Sharma is the stronger pick with an average of 70 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, Ramesh Mendis or Rohit Sharma?

Based on recent data, Rohit Sharma has the edge with a higher average of 70 fantasy points per game. Rohit Sharma leads in runs scored (830 runs). Overall Rohit Sharma is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Ramesh Mendis vs Rohit Sharma: who is a better fantasy captain?

Rohit Sharma is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 70 pts per game with a best score of 214 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, Ramesh Mendis or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has the superior batting strike rate this season (119.1), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Ramesh Mendis and Rohit Sharma?

Ramesh Mendis costs 8.5 Cr and Rohit Sharma costs 9.5 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 Ramesh Mendis and Rohit Sharma won?

Ramesh Mendis has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Rohit Sharma has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Ramesh Mendis or Rohit Sharma in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Rohit Sharma 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, Ramesh Mendis or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more T20I runs: Ramesh Mendis has 17 in 4 matches (average 5.7) and Rohit Sharma has 4,231 in 159 (average 32.0).

Who has more ODI runs, Ramesh Mendis or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more ODI runs: Ramesh Mendis has 50 in 4 matches (average 25.0) and Rohit Sharma has 12,120 in 291 (average 49.3).

Who has more Test runs, Ramesh Mendis or Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma has more Test runs: Ramesh Mendis has 408 in 16 matches (average 17.7) and Rohit Sharma has 4,301 in 67 (average 40.6).
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