Kusal Mendis
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19 Dec 2024
Dunith WellalageDunith Wellalage dropped as SL announce squad for NZ T20Is
Sri Lanka have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand, starting December 28 in Mount Maunganui.
07 Dec 2024
South Africa Cricket TeamSouth Africa's Dane Paterson claims career-best 5/71 in Tests: Stats
South African cricketer Dane Paterson has taken his first five-wicket haul in Test cricket, achieving a career milestone.
17 Nov 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamKusal Mendis slams his 32nd half-century in ODIs: Key stats
Sri Lankan batter Kusal Mendis shone for his side in the 2nd ODI against New Zealand held at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.
17 Nov 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSri Lanka beat New Zealand in 2nd ODI: Key stats
Sri Lanka beat New Zealand in the 2nd ODI held at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.
13 Nov 2024
Avishka FernandoAvishka Fernando completes 1,500 runs with 4th ODI century: Stats
Sri Lankan opening batter, Avishka Fernando, hit a 100-run knock in the first ODI versus New Zealand at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, on Wednesday.
13 Nov 2024
Cricket NewsKusal Mendis slams his 4th ODI century: Key stats
Sri Lankan ace batter, Kusal Mendis, slammed a solid 143-run knock in the first ODI against New Zealand at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla on Wednesday.
27 Oct 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamFastest Sri Lankan batters to 4,000 runs in ODIs (innings)
Kusal Mendis attained a new milestone in the 3rd ODI versus West Indies.
29 Sep 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSri Lanka demolish New Zealand in Galle Test: Decoding stats
Sri Lanka thrashed New Zealand by an innings and 154 runs in the second and final Test in Galle, clinching the series 2-0.
27 Sep 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSri Lanka's Kusal Mendis hammers his 10th Test century: Stats
Sri Lankan batting ace Kusal Mendis slammed a solid unbeaten 106 runs versus New Zealand on Day 2 of the 2nd Test in Galle.
19 Sep 2024
New Zealand Cricket Team1st Test, William O'Rourke claims fifer versus Sri Lanka: Stats
In the ongoing first Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Galle, visiting pacer William O'Rourke claimed five scalps to dismantle the home team.
18 Sep 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamKusal Mendis registers his 19th fifty in Tests: Key stats
Sri Lanka cricket team batter Kusal Mendis did an able job with a fine fifty on Day 1 of the first Test against New Zealand in Galle.
07 Aug 2024
India vs Sri LankaSL win their first ODI series against India since 1997
Sri Lanka claimed a 2-0 ODI series win over India after beating them in the third and final match.
07 Aug 2024
India vs Sri LankaKusal Mendis smashes his 30th half-century in ODIs: Key stats
Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis starred with a 59-run knock against India in the 3rd and final ODI at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
01 Aug 2024
India vs Sri LankaSri Lanka vs India, 1st ODI: Key player battles
After a thrilling T20I series, Sri Lanka and India are set to clash in the 1st ODI at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
31 Jul 2024
India vs Sri LankaSL eye comeback against India in ODIs: 1st match preview
After routing Sri Lanka 3-0 in T20Is, India are gearing up for the ODI leg, starting August 2.
31 Jul 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket Team3rd T20I: India beat SL in Super Over, register whitewash
India recorded a 3-0 clean sweep in the T20I series against hosts Sri Lanka.
28 Jul 2024
Kusal PereraKusal Perera accomplishes this milestone with 14th T20I fifty
Dashing Sri Lankan batter Kusal Perera hammered a stunning half-century against India in the second T20I in Pallekele.
27 Jul 2024
Pathum NissankaPathum Nissanka hammers his third T20I fifty versus India: Stats
Albeit in a losing cause, Pathum Nissanka scored with a fiery 79 in the T20I series opener against India at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
27 Jul 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamIndia beat Sri Lanka in 1st T20I; Suryakumar, Nissanka shine
India beat Sri Lanka by 43 runs in the T20I series opener at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
24 Jul 2024
India vs Sri LankaSri Lanka vs India, T20Is: Batters with most 50-plus scores
India take on hosts Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series, starting on July 27.
17 Jun 2024
ICC Cricket World CupT20 WC: Sri Lanka beat Netherlands to earn consolation win
Sri Lanka defeated Netherlands by 83 runs in the 38th Match of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup.
30 Mar 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket Team2nd Test: Batters put Sri Lanka on top versus Bangladesh
Sri Lanka firmly dominated Bangladesh on Day 1 of the second and final Test in Chattogram.
30 Mar 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket Team2nd Test, Kusal Mendis slams 93 versus Bangladesh: Stats
Veteran Sri Lankan batter Kusal Mendis would be gutted after missing out on a well-deserved ton in the first innings of the second and final Test versus Bangladesh in Chattogram.
30 Mar 2024
Dimuth KarunaratneDimuth Karunaratne hammers his ninth 50-plus score versus Bangladesh (Tests)
Veteran Sri Lanka opener Dimuth Karunaratne scored a brilliant half-century in the first innings of the second and final Test against Bangladesh in Chattogram.
25 Mar 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamDominant Sri Lanka demolish Bangladesh in 1st Test: Key stats
Sri Lanka have thrashed Bangladesh by 328 runs in the opening Test in Sylhet to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
22 Mar 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket Team1st Test, SL on top versus Bangladesh: Day 1 report
Sri Lanka are on top of Bangladesh in the first Test being held in Sylhet. Day 1 saw the Lankans score 280/10 in 68 overs with centuries from Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis.
22 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamKusal Mendis completes 4,000 runs in Test cricket: Key stats
Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis has completed 4,000 runs in Test cricket.
20 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamBangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Tests 2024: Decoding the key stats
Bangladesh host Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series, starting March 22.
15 Mar 2024
Taskin AhmedBangladesh's Taskin Ahmed completes 100 ODI wickets: Decoding his stats
Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed is the latest bowler to enter the 100-wicket club in ODI cricket.
15 Mar 2024
Pathum Nissanka2nd ODI: Nissanka slams his maiden ODI ton against Bangladesh
Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka played a sensational knock against Bangladesh in the second ODI in Chattogram.
15 Mar 2024
Cricket NewsSri Lanka's Kusal Mendis accomplishes 1,000 runs in away ODIs
Sri Lankan captain Kusal Mendis has reached the milestone of 1,000 away runs in ODI cricket.
14 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamWill Sri Lanka bounce back against Bangladesh? 2nd ODI preview
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will clash in the 2nd ODI at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram, on March 15.
13 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamBangladesh beat Sri Lanka in 1st ODI: Key stats
Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka in the first ODI at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram.
13 Mar 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSri Lanka's Janith Liyanage hammers his 3rd ODI fifty: Stats
Janith Liyanage scored an useful 67-run knock versus Bangladesh in the first ODI held in Chattogram on Wednesday.
13 Mar 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamKusal Mendis slams his 29th ODI fifty, clocks this record
Kusal Mendis played a crucial knock of 59 in the first ODI versus Bangladesh in Chattogram on Wednesday.
09 Mar 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamAll-round Sri Lanka thrash sorry Bangladesh to clinch T20I series
Sri Lanka tamed Bangladesh in the third and final T20I to clinch the series by a 2-1 margin on Saturday in Sylhet.
09 Mar 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamKusal Mendis completes 1,500 T20I runs with career-best 86
Sri Lanka batter Kusal Mendis has completed 1,500 runs in T20 Internationals.
08 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket Team3rd T20I preview: Bangladesh, SL gear up for series decider
Stakes will be high when Bangladesh and Sri Lanka meet in the third and final T20I of the series.
06 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamBangladesh beat Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I, level series 1-1
Bangladesh bounced back from a defeat in the series opener by beating Sri Lanka in the 2nd T20I in Sylhet.
04 Mar 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSri Lanka beat Bangladesh in 1st T20I; Samarawickrama, Ali shine
Sri Lanka narrowly beat Bangladesh by three runs in the opening T20I to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
04 Mar 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSadeera Samarawickrama shines versus Bangladesh, registers his highest T20I score
Sri Lanka's star batter Sadeera Samarawickrama gave Bangladesh bowlers a hard time in the opening T20I in Sylhet.
04 Mar 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamKusal Mendis hammers his fifth T20I fifty versus Bangladesh: Stats
Veteran Sri Lanka batter Kusal Mendis smoked a brilliant half-century in the opening T20I against Bangladesh in Sylhet.
02 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamBangladesh vs Sri Lanka, T20Is 2024: Decoding key stats
Bangladesh are gearing up to host Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series, starting on March 4.
18 Feb 2024
Afghanistan Cricket TeamAfghanistan eye redemption in second T20I versus Sri Lanka: Preview
Sri Lanka will be aiming to wrap up the T20I series with a win against Afghanistan in the second match in Dambulla on February 19.
17 Feb 2024
Afghanistan Cricket Team1st T20I: Farooqi's 3/25 goes in vain versus Sri Lanka
Fazalhaq Farooqi was the pick of the Afghanistan bowlers against Sri Lanka in the first T20I in Dambulla.
16 Feb 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSri Lanka vs Afghanistan, T20Is 2024: Decoding key stats
Sri Lanka host Afghanistan in a three-match series, starting February 17. All three matches will be held at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.
14 Feb 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSri Lanka tame Afghanistan in 3rd ODI, seal series 3-0
Sri Lanka tamed Afghanistan by seven wickets to win the third ODI and seal the three-match series 3-0.
11 Feb 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSri Lanka humble Afghanistan in 2nd ODI, seal series: Stats
Sri Lanka thrashed Afghanistan in the second ODI held in Pallekele by 155 runs.
11 Feb 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamKusal Mendis clobbers his fourth ODI fifty against Afghanistan: Stats
Kusal Mendis was one of the highlights for Sri Lanka against Afghanistan in the second ODI in Pallekele.
11 Feb 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSadeera Samarawickrama slams his maiden ODI fifty against Afghanistan: Stats
Sri Lanka's Sadeera Samarawickrama played a fluent knock against Afghanistan in the second ODI in Pallekele.
10 Feb 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket Team2nd ODI preview: Gutted Afghanistan seek redemption against Sri Lanka
The opening ODI between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan turned out to be a run fest with over 700 runs being scored.
09 Feb 2024
Pathum NissankaPathum Nissanka hammers his maiden ODI century against Afghanistan: Stats
Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka played a historic knock against Afghanistan in the first ODI at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
08 Feb 2024
Dasun ShanakaSri Lanka drop former captain Dasun Shanaka for Afghanistan ODIs
Sri Lanka have dropped former captain Dasun Shanaka for the impending three-ODI series against Afghanistan.
03 Feb 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSri Lanka vs Afghanistan, only Test: Hosts in complete control
Sri Lanka continued their stronghold on Afghanistan on Day 2 of the only Test at the SSC ground.
01 Feb 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSri Lanka vs Afghanistan, only Test: Here's the statistical preview
Sri Lanka host Afghanistan in a one-off Test, starting from February 2 at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.
18 Jan 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSL thrash Zimbabwe in decider, seal T20I series 2-1: Stats
Sri Lanka claimed a massive win against Zimbabwe in the 3rd and final T20I at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
12 Jan 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamKusal Mendis registers his 27th ODI fifty: Key stats
Sri Lanka ODI cricket team captain Kusal Mendis hammered a sensational 66*-run knock in the third and final ODI versus Zimbabwe at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
11 Jan 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSri Lanka win their seventh bilateral ODI series against Zimbabwe
Sri Lanka won the third and final ODI versus Zimbabwe at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Thursday to seal the series by a 2-0 margin.
10 Jan 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSri Lanka eye series win against Zimbabwe: 3rd ODI preview
Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe will lock horns in the 3rd and final ODI at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on January 11.
07 Jan 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSri Lanka host Zimbabwe in second ODI: Preview and stats
With the opening game being washed out, the three-match ODI series between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe has been reduced to a two-match affair.
06 Jan 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSri Lanka's Sadeera Samarawickrama completes 1,000 ODI runs: Key stats
Sri Lanka cricket team batter Sadeera Samarawickrama achieved a special milestone in the opening ODI versus Zimbabwe in Colombo on Saturday.
04 Jan 2024
Dhananjaya de SilvaDhananjaya de Silva replaces Dimuth Karunaratne as SL's Test captain
In another leadership change in the Sri Lankan team, Dhananjaya de Silva has replaced Dimuth Karunaratne as their Test captain.
09 Nov 2023
Kusal PereraKusal Perera smashes fastest half-century of 2023 World Cup
Sri Lankan opener Kusal Perera played a breathtaking knock against New Zealand in Match 41 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in Bengaluru.
06 Nov 2023
ICC Cricket World CupKusal Mendis accomplishes 3,500 runs in ODI cricket
Sri Lanka's wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis has reached the milestone of 3,500 runs in ODI cricket.
05 Nov 2023
ICC Cricket World CupICC Cricket World Cup, Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Statistical preview
Bangladesh will face Sri Lanka in an all-Asian clash in match 38 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.
02 Nov 2023
ICC Cricket World CupWorld Cup, IND vs SL: Kusal Mendis elects to bowl
Eyeing their seventh win on the trot, India will meet Sri Lanka in Match 33 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
29 Oct 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2024 Auction: 5 players who can fetch massive bids
The auction for the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) will reportedly take place in December this year.
29 Oct 2023
ICC Cricket World CupICC Cricket World Cup, Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: Statistical preview
Match 30 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup will see the battle between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.
28 Oct 2023
Travis HeadWC: Travis Head smokes breathtaking century upon return from injury
Australian opener Travis Head has made a fiery return to 22 yards.
| Format | M | Ing | NO | R | HS | A | SR | 100s | 50s |
| Test | 60 | 113 | 4 | 3,988 | 245 | 36.58 | 56.94 | 9 | 17 |
| ODI | 119 | 116 | 9 | 3,484 | 122 | 32.56 | 86.49 | 3 | 26 |
| T20I | 55 | 55 | 2 | 1,270 | 79 | 23.96 | 133.68 | 0 | 12 |
| T20 | 126 | 125 | 6 | 3,439 | 87 | 28.89 | 135.5 | 0 | 28 |
| List A | 148 | 144 | 10 | 4,243 | 122 | 31.66 | 86.38 | 4 | 30 |
| First Class | 90 | 164 | 8 | 6,075 | 245 | 38.94 | 59.33 | 15 | 24 |
| Format | M | Ing | Balls | R | W | A | SR | E | 5W | 10W |
| Test | 60 | 9 | 132 | 118 | 1 | 118.0 | 132.0 | 5.36 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 119 | 2 | 20 | 28 | 0 | - | - | 8.4 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| T20 | 126 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 148 | 3 | 26 | 32 | 0 | - | - | 7.38 | 0 | 0 |
| First Class | 90 | 18 | 266 | 228 | 2 | 114.0 | 133.0 | 5.14 | 0 | 0 |
