Sri Lanka | Allrounder
Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis, popularly known as Kamindu Mendis, is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer who plays for the national team in all three formats and for Colombo Cricket Club in domestic cricket. He is an ambidextrous bowler who can bowl both right and left-arm deliveries.
| Full Name Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis | Born September 30, 1998 | Bowling Style Right arm Offbreak, Slow Left arm Orthodox |
| Age 26y 225d | Batting Style Left hand Bat | Playing Role Allrounder |
| Education Richmond College, Galle | RELATIONS ST Mendis(brother) | Birth Place Galle,Srilanka |
Teams
Kamindu Mendis: The Ambidextrous Prodigy Redefining Sri Lankan Cricket
Early Life and Introduction to Cricket
Born on September 30, 1998, in Galle, Sri Lanka, Kamindu Mendis developed a fascination for cricket at a young age. His unique talent for bowling with both arms emerged at 13 while playing for Richmond College, Galle . This ambidextrous ability—switching between right-arm off-spin and left-arm orthodox spin—quickly set him apart. By 16, he debuted for Sri Lanka’s Under-19 team and captained the side at the 2018 U-19 World Cup, laying the foundation for his future stardom .
Domestic Career: Building a Reputation
Mendis’ domestic journey began in 2015 with Galle in the AIA Premier Limited Over Tournament. Over the years, he became a mainstay in Sri Lanka’s domestic circuit:
- First-Class Debut (2018): Played for Tamil Union Cricket Club, amassing 4,920 runs at an average of 61.50 in 56 matches, including 18 centuries.
- Lanka Premier League (LPL): Represented teams like Kandy Falcons and Colombo, scoring 782 runs and taking 8 wickets in 39 matches. His aggressive batting (strike rate 122.95) and tactical bowling made him a T20 asset .
- List A Cricket: Scored 2,256 runs and took 60 wickets, showcasing his all-round versatility .
International Career: Rising to Prominence
Mendis debuted internationally in 2018 and has since become a linchpin across formats:
- Test Cricket:
- Debut (2022 vs Australia): Scored a maiden fifty and forged a match-winning partnership with Dinesh Chandimal .
- Historic Feats: Became the fastest Asian and third-fastest globally to reach 1,000 Test runs (13 innings), matching Sir Don Bradman’s record .
- Twin Centuries: Scored 164 and 102 against Bangladesh (2024), becoming the first No. 7 batter with twin tons in a Test .
- Stats: 1,184 runs at 62.31 with five centuries in 12 Tests .
- ODIs and T20Is:
- ODI Debut (2019 vs South Africa): Scored 353 runs in 19 matches, including two fifties .
- T20I Impact: Known for quick cameos (strike rate 122.51) and viral moments, like bowling ambidextrously to Suryakumar Yadav.
IPL Journey: Sunrisers Hyderabad’s X-Factor
In IPL 2025, Mendis joined Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for INR 75 lakh, becoming the league’s first ambidextrous bowler to take a wicket.
- Key Contributions:
- Bowling: Dismissed Angkrish Raghuvanshi (KKR) with left-arm spin and troubled batters like Ravindra Jadeja with right-arm off-breaks .
- Batting: Scored a clutch 32 off 22 balls* against CSK, sealing a crucial win .
- Fielding: Pulled off a stunning catch to dismiss Dewald Brevis, hailed as one of IPL’s best catches .
- Coach Praise: Daniel Vettori lauded his adaptability: “His ability to control pace and switch arms is extraordinary” .
Other T20 Leagues: Global Impact
- Lanka Premier League (LPL): A consistent performer for Kandy Falcons and Colombo, blending power-hitting (56 sixes) and economical bowling .
- T10 Leagues: Though not yet featured, his skills suit the format’s fast pace, particularly his ability to confuse batters with dual-arm spin.
Strengths and Playing Style
- Ambidextrous Bowling: Confuses batters by switching arms mid-over. For example, he bowled right-arm off-spin to left-hander Venkatesh Iyer and left-arm spin to right-hander Angkrish Raghuvanshi in the same IPL over .
- Batting Prowess:
- Test Mastery: Defends resolutely against seamers and attacks width with square drives and cuts .
- T20 Flair: Uses sweeps and reverse sweeps against spinners, as seen in his match-winning IPL knock .
- Fielding: Agile outfielder with a knack for acrobatic catches .
Legacy and Future Prospects
Mendis has already etched his name in cricket history:
- Records: Fastest to 1,000 Test runs (tied with Bradman), twin Test centuries, and 50+ scores in his first eight Tests.
- Awards: ICC Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2024.
- Role Model: Inspires young cricketers to embrace unconventional skills, proving that innovation thrives in modern cricket.
Kamindu Mendis Career Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 12 | 21 | 2 | 1184 | 182* | 62.31 | 1839 | 64.38 | 5 | 4 | 123 | 23 | 12 | 0 |
| ODIs | 19 | 18 | 5 | 353 | 64 | 27.15 | 480 | 73.54 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 9 | 8 | 0 |
| T20Is | 23 | 21 | 1 | 381 | 65* | 19.05 | 311 | 122.50 | 0 | 2 | 39 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| FC | 56 | 87 | 7 | 4920 | 200* | 61.50 | 7953 | 61.86 | 18 | 23 | 539 | 53 | 61 | 0 |
| List A | 89 | 80 | 11 | 2256 | 110 | 32.69 | 2850 | 79.15 | 1 | 15 | 172 | 36 | 42 | 0 |
| T20s | 97 | 84 | 9 | 1970 | 99* | 26.26 | 1538 | 128.08 | 0 | 12 | 182 | 56 | 34 | 0 |
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 12 | 6 | 120 | 110 | 3 | 3/32 | 3/32 | 36.66 | 5.50 | 40.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 19 | 9 | 204 | 218 | 2 | 1/32 | 1/32 | 109.00 | 6.41 | 102.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 23 | 9 | 108 | 148 | 2 | 1/14 | 1/14 | 74.00 | 8.22 | 54.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 56 | 44 | 1559 | 1073 | 31 | 4/43 | 5/101 | 34.61 | 4.12 | 50.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 89 | 62 | 2200 | 1947 | 60 | 5/33 | 5/33 | 32.45 | 5.31 | 36.6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| T20s | 97 | 58 | 780 | 1065 | 19 | 3/25 | 3/25 | 56.05 | 8.19 | 41.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kamindu Mendis T20 Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | SRH | 4 | 4 | 1 | 60 | 32* | 20.00 | 48 | 125.00 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| LPL | 2 teams | 39 | 34 | 3 | 782 | 65* | 25.22 | 636 | 122.95 | 0 | 5 | 72 | 22 | 15 | 0 |
Bowling
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | SRH | 4 | 4 | 42 | 60 | 2 | 1/4 | 1/4 | 30.00 | 8.57 | 21.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LPL | 2 teams | 39 | 25 | 330 | 487 | 8 | 3/25 | 3/25 | 60.87 | 8.85 | 41.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Debut/Last Matches of Kamindu Mendis
Test Matches
Debut
Sri Lanka vs Australia at Galle – July 08 – 11, 2022
Last
Sri Lanka vs Australia at Galle – February 06 – 09, 2025
ODI Matches
Debut
South Africa vs Sri Lanka at Durban – March 10, 2019
Last
Sri Lanka vs Australia at Colombo (RPS) – February 14, 2025
T20I Matches
Debut
Sri Lanka vs England at Colombo (RPS) – October 27, 2018
Last
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka at Mount Maunganui – December 30, 2024
FC Matches
Debut
Chilaw CC vs Tamil Union at Katunayake – November 30 – December 02, 2018
Last
Sri Lanka vs Australia at Galle – February 06 – 09, 2025
List A Matches
Debut
Badureliya vs Galle CC at Maggona – November 30, 2015
Last
Sri Lanka vs Australia at Colombo (RPS) – February 14, 2025
T20 Matches
Debut
Colombo vs Galle at Colombo (RPS) – August 21, 2018
Last
GT vs SRH at Ahmedabad – May 02, 2025
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