Ajantha Mendis— Bowler
Ajantha Mendis is a former specialist bowler from Sri Lanka, no longer playing international cricket.
🏏PLAYER DETAILS
🌍INTERNATIONAL CAREER
In T20Is, Ajantha Mendis has scored 8 runs across 39 matches at an average of 2.67 (SR 36.36). Best score: 4*. With the ball: 66 T20I wickets at an average of 14.42 and economy of 6.45, with best figures of 6/8. In ODIs, Ajantha Mendis has scored 188 runs across 87 matches at an average of 8.17 (SR 71.48). Best score: 21*. With the ball: 152 ODI wickets at an average of 21.87 and economy of 4.80, with best figures of 6/13. In Tests, Ajantha Mendis has scored 213 runs across 19 matches at an average of 16.38 (SR 46.81). Best score: 78. With the ball: 70 Test wickets at an average of 34.77 and economy of 3.09, with best figures of 6/99.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 39 | 8 | 2.67 | 36.36 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 14.42 | 6.45 |
| ODI | 87 | 188 | 8.17 | 71.48 | 0 | 0 | 152 | 21.87 | 4.80 |
| Test | 19 | 213 | 16.38 | 46.81 | 0 | 1 | 70 | 34.77 | 3.09 |
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 4* | 2.67 | 36.36 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Inn | Wkts | Runs | Avg | Eco | SR | BBI | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 66 | 952 | 14.42 | 6.45 | 13.4 | 6/8 | 2 |
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
Ajantha Mendis is a former Sri Lanka specialist bowler who played international cricket from 2008 to 2015, across 145 international matches.
The career adds up to 409 international runs and 288 international wickets. Most of it came in ODI cricket (87 matches). Every format is broken down below.
🧠AJANTHA MENDIS TRIVIA
- Which Sri Lankan spinner took 6 for 8 against Zimbabwe at the 2012 World T20, the best figures in T20 internationals at the time?
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What are Ajantha Mendis's international cricket career stats?▾
Ajantha Mendis has international career data across T20I, ODI, Test. Ajantha Mendis's best batting format is Test: 213 runs in 19 matches with a batting average of 16.38.
How many T20I runs has Ajantha Mendis scored in international cricket?▾
Ajantha Mendis has scored 8 runs in 39 T20I matches, averaging 2.67 at a strike rate of 36.36. Highest score: 4*.
How many T20I wickets does Ajantha Mendis have?▾
Ajantha Mendis has taken 66 wickets in T20I cricket in 39 matches with a bowling average of 14.42 and an economy rate of 6.45. Best bowling: 6/8 with 2 five-wicket hauls.
How many ODI runs has Ajantha Mendis scored in international cricket?▾
Ajantha Mendis has scored 188 runs in 87 ODI matches, averaging 8.17 at a strike rate of 71.48. Highest score: 21*.
How many ODI wickets does Ajantha Mendis have?▾
Ajantha Mendis has taken 152 wickets in ODI cricket in 87 matches with a bowling average of 21.87 and an economy rate of 4.80. Best bowling: 6/13 with 3 five-wicket hauls.
How many Test runs has Ajantha Mendis scored in international cricket?▾
Ajantha Mendis has scored 213 runs in 19 Test matches, averaging 16.38 at a strike rate of 46.81. Highest score: 78.
How many Test wickets does Ajantha Mendis have?▾
Ajantha Mendis has taken 70 wickets in Test cricket in 19 matches with a bowling average of 34.77 and an economy rate of 3.09. Best bowling: 6/99 with 4 five-wicket hauls.
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