Kamindu Mendis is a specialist batsman from Sri Lanka playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad. IPL 2026 fantasy price: 8.5 Cr on CricketDream.
🏏PLAYER DETAILS
🌍INTERNATIONAL CAREER
In T20Is, Kamindu Mendis has scored 381 runs across 23 matches at an average of 19.05 (SR 122.51). Best score: 65. With the ball: 2 T20I wickets at an average of 74.00 and economy of 8.22, with best figures of 1/14. In ODIs, Kamindu Mendis has scored 344 runs across 17 matches at an average of 31.27 (SR 74.14). Best score: 64. With the ball: 2 ODI wickets at an average of 109.00 and economy of 6.41, with best figures of 1/32. In Tests, Kamindu Mendis has scored 1,157 runs across 11 matches at an average of 68.06 (SR 64.89), with 5 centuries and 4 half-centuries. Best score: 182. With the ball: 3 Test wickets at an average of 30.67 and economy of 5.41, with best figures of 3/32.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 23 | 381 | 19.05 | 122.51 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 74.00 | 8.22 |
| ODI | 17 | 344 | 31.27 | 74.14 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 109.00 | 6.41 |
| Test | 11 | 1,157 | 68.06 | 64.89 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 30.67 | 5.41 |
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 21 | 1 | 381 | 65 | 19.05 | 122.51 | 2 | 0 | 39 | 13 |
| Inn | Wkts | Runs | Avg | Eco | SR | BBI | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2 | 148 | 74.00 | 8.22 | 54.0 | 1/14 | 0 |
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
Kamindu Mendis is a overseas specialist batsman representing Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026, priced at 8.5 Cr on CricketDream.
Across 18 matches this IPL season, Kamindu Mendis has scored 909 fantasy points: 51 a game, at 106.9 points per credit. The median specialist batsman in the pool returns 39 a game, so Kamindu Mendis is running 31% above the position across 225 comparable players.
📊RECENT FORM (LAST 5 MATCHES)
| Match | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Catches | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAK v SL9 Oct 2026 | 23 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| ENG v SL27 Sept 2026 | 12 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| ENG v SL24 Sept 2026 | 54 ⭐ | 65 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 93 |
| ENG v SL22 Sept 2026 | 14 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| ENG v SL19 Sept 2026 | 35 | 28 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 53 |
Over the last 5 games, Kamindu Mendis is averaging 44 fantasy points, against 51 for the season. Most recently against PAK: 35. Best of the run was 93 against ENG. 1 fifty in that stretch.
👥ON CRICKETDREAM
Across Kamindu Mendis's last 13 fixtures, 51% of CricketDream teams started Kamindu Mendis and 0% handed over the captaincy, while Kamindu Mendis averaged 41 fantasy points in those games.
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Next up: PAK v SL, Sun, 11 Oct 2026 (Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan 2026/27 (T20I)). Pick Kamindu Mendis in a Fantasy XI.
🎯FANTASY VERDICT
✅ 51 a game at 8.5 Cr, 106.9 points per credit. The median specialist batsman returns 39 a game. Earning the price tag.
CREDIT VALUE
❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Which IPL team does Kamindu Mendis play for in 2026?▾
Kamindu Mendis is a batsman for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
What are Kamindu Mendis's fantasy stats in IPL 2026?▾
Kamindu Mendis has 909 fantasy points from 18 matches, an average of 51 per game, or 106.9 points per credit at 8.5 Cr.
Is Kamindu Mendis a good captain pick?▾
Kamindu Mendis averages 51 points a game, which makes a solid vice-captain. As captain, it depends on conditions and the opposition.
What are Kamindu Mendis's international cricket career stats?▾
Kamindu Mendis has international career data across T20I, ODI, Test. Kamindu Mendis's best batting format is Test: 1,157 runs in 11 matches with a batting average of 68.06.
How many T20I runs has Kamindu Mendis scored in international cricket?▾
Kamindu Mendis has scored 381 runs in 23 T20I matches, averaging 19.05 at a strike rate of 122.51. Highest score: 65.
How many T20I wickets does Kamindu Mendis have?▾
Kamindu Mendis has taken 2 wickets in T20I cricket in 23 matches with a bowling average of 74.00 and an economy rate of 8.22. Best bowling: 1/14.
How many ODI runs has Kamindu Mendis scored in international cricket?▾
Kamindu Mendis has scored 344 runs in 17 ODI matches, averaging 31.27 at a strike rate of 74.14. Highest score: 64.
How many ODI wickets does Kamindu Mendis have?▾
Kamindu Mendis has taken 2 wickets in ODI cricket in 17 matches with a bowling average of 109.00 and an economy rate of 6.41. Best bowling: 1/32.
How many Test runs has Kamindu Mendis scored in international cricket?▾
Kamindu Mendis has scored 1,157 runs in 11 Test matches, averaging 68.06 at a strike rate of 64.89, including 5 centuries and 4 half-centuries in Tests. Highest score: 182.
How many Test wickets does Kamindu Mendis have?▾
Kamindu Mendis has taken 3 wickets in Test cricket in 11 matches with a bowling average of 30.67 and an economy rate of 5.41. Best bowling: 3/32.
How does Kamindu Mendis's IPL performance compare with the international career?▾
In IPL 2026, Kamindu Mendis averages 51 fantasy points per match. Internationally, the best batting average is 68.06 in Tests.
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