Kusal Mendis
404 matches · 22 Oct 2015 to 22 Oct 2026
- Full name
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
- Born
- 2 Feb 1995, Moratuwa
- Age
- 31 years
- Role
- Wicket-keeper-batsman
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm leg break
Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis (born 2 February 1995) is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer and is the current captain representing the Sri Lankan national men's team in all three formats of the game. He only played sixteen first-class matches before playing for the national team. In November 2017, he was named the One Day International (ODI) batsman of the year for the 2016–17 season at Sri Lanka Cricket's annual awards.
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Kusal Mendis: career summary
Kusal Mendis is a wicket-keeper-batsman from Sri Lanka, born on 2 Feb 1995 in Moratuwa. Kusal Mendis has played 404 matches on CricInto's records, from 22 Oct 2015 to 22 Oct 2026, for Sri Lanka, Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo Kaps, Peshawar Zalmi, Sharjah Warriorz, Gujarat Titans, Quetta Gladiators, Jaffna Kings, Dambulla Aura, Pretoria Capitals, Galle Gladiators and Kandy Tuskers.
In ODIs (146 matches, 2016–2026): 4,707 runs in 143 innings at an average of 35.66 and a strike rate of 87.69, with 7 hundreds and 31 fifties (highest score 143).
In T20Is (105 matches, 2016–2026): 2,605 runs in 105 innings at an average of 26.31 and a strike rate of 130.45, with 0 hundreds and 20 fifties (highest score 87*).
In Tests (74 matches, 2015–2026): 4,826 runs in 138 innings at an average of 36.56 and a strike rate of 58.60, with 10 hundreds and 23 fifties (highest score 245); 1 wicket at an average of 118.00 and an economy rate of 5.36 (best 1/10).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 74 | 138 | 6 | 4826 | 245 | 36.56 | 8236 | 58.60 | 10 | 23 | 581 | 56 | 15 |
| ODI | 146 | 143 | 11 | 4707 | 143 | 35.66 | 5368 | 87.69 | 7 | 31 | 490 | 77 | 15 |
| T20I | 105 | 105 | 6 | 2605 | 87* | 26.31 | 1997 | 130.45 | 0 | 20 | 229 | 101 | 8 |
| Lanka Premier League | 49 | 49 | 5 | 1476 | 105* | 33.55 | 1079 | 136.79 | 1 | 10 | 134 | 59 | 3 |
| Pakistan Super League | 19 | 16 | 2 | 693 | 109 | 49.50 | 412 | 168.20 | 1 | 4 | 70 | 27 | 0 |
| SA20 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 223 | 80 | 31.86 | 150 | 148.67 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 9 | 0 |
| Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 2 | 2 | 0 | 55 | 50 | 27.50 | 44 | 125.00 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| International League T20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 23 | 23.00 | 15 | 153.33 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 20.00 | 10 | 200.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 74 | 9 | 22 | 118 | 1 | 1/10 | 118.00 | 5.36 | 132.00 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 146 | 2 | 3.2 | 28 | 0 | 0/13 | - | 8.40 | - | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 105 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Lanka Premier League | 49 | 1 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | - | 0.00 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Pakistan Super League | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| SA20 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| International League T20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 | SL vs ENG ODI | 0 (0) | - |
| 18 Oct 2026 | SL vs PAK ODI | 18 (34) | - |
| 13 Oct 2026 | SL vs PAK T20I | 87* (48) | - |
| 11 Oct 2026 | SL vs PAK T20I | 9 (15) | - |
| 9 Oct 2026 | SL vs PAK T20I | 1 (2) | - |
| 27 Sept 2026 | SL vs ENG ODI | 35 (26) | - |
| 24 Sept 2026 | SL vs ENG ODI | 121 (100) | - |
| 22 Sept 2026 | SL vs ENG ODI | 42 (60) | - |
| 16 Sept 2026 | SSC vs TUCAAC Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 5 (9) | - |
| 13 Sept 2026 | SSC vs NCC Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 50 (35) | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Kusal Mendis scored in ODIs?
Kusal Mendis has scored 4,707 runs in ODIs, at an average of 35.66.
How many runs has Kusal Mendis scored in T20Is?
Kusal Mendis has scored 2,605 runs in T20Is, at an average of 26.31.
How many runs has Kusal Mendis scored in Tests?
Kusal Mendis has scored 4,826 runs in Tests, at an average of 36.56.
How many hundreds has Kusal Mendis scored?
Kusal Mendis has scored 7 hundreds in ODIs, 10 hundreds in Tests, 1 hundred in the Lanka Premier League and 1 hundred in the Pakistan Super League.
What is Kusal Mendis's highest score?
Kusal Mendis's highest score is 245, in Tests.
How old is Kusal Mendis?
Kusal Mendis was born on 2 Feb 1995 in Moratuwa, and is 31 years old.
Which teams has Kusal Mendis played for?
Sri Lanka (2015–2026), Sinhalese Sports Club (2026), Colombo Kaps (2026), Peshawar Zalmi (2026), Sharjah Warriorz (2025), Gujarat Titans (2025), Quetta Gladiators (2025), Jaffna Kings (2024), Dambulla Aura (2023), Pretoria Capitals (2023), Galle Gladiators (2021–2022) and Kandy Tuskers (2020).