5th T20I
Thiruvananthapuram
IND
NZ
1st T20I
Lahore
PAK
AUS
1st T20I
Dubai
Uni
IRE
2nd T20I
Centurion
SA
WI
1st T20I
Kandy
SL
ENG
2nd T20I
Dubai
UAE
IRE
2nd T20I
Lahore
PAK
AUS
3rd T20I
Johannesburg
SA
WI
3rd T20I
Lahore
PAK
AUS
2nd T20I
Kandy
SL
ENG
Match 1
Bengaluru
AFG
SCO
Match 3
Chennai
CAN
Ita
| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 02-02-1995 |
| Birth Place | Sri Lanka |
| Current Age | 30 yrs |
| Role | Wicket Keeper |
| Batting Style | Right Handed |
| Bowling Style | Leg break |
| M | I | N/O | R | BF | Avg | S/R | HS | 200s | 100s | 50s | 4x | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 73 | 135 | 6 | 4757 | 8116 | 36.88 | 58.61 | 245 | 1 | 10 | 22 | 572 | 52 |
| ODI | 154 | 151 | 13 | 4890 | 5591 | 35.43 | 87.46 | 143 | 0 | 6 | 35 | 503 | 77 |
| T20I | 97 | 97 | 5 | 2330 | 1787 | 25.33 | 130.39 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 204 | 93 |
| FC | 38 | 62 | 5 | 2733 | 4063 | 47.95 | 67.27 | 200 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 306 | 35 |
| List A | 41 | 40 | 1 | 1057 | 1254 | 27.10 | 84.29 | 101 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 89 | 26 |
| T20 | 98 | 94 | 8 | 2926 | 2061 | 34.02 | 141.97 | 105 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 272 | 119 |
| IPL | 7 | 7 | 0 | 223 | 150 | 31.86 | 148.67 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 9 |
| M | I | O | Balls | Maiden | R | W | AVG | S/R | E/R | BEST BOWL | 5 WKT | 10 WKT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 73 | 9 | 22 | 132 | 1 | 118 | 1 | 118.00 | 132.00 | 5.36 | 1/10 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 154 | 2 | 3.2 | 20 | 0 | 28 | 0 | - | - | 8.40 | 0/13 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 38 | 10 | 23.2 | 140 | 0 | 124 | 1 | 124.00 | 140.00 | 5.31 | 1/14 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 41 | 2 | 2.1 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 3.50 | 6.50 | 3.23 | 2/3 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 | 98 | 1 | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0.00 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
Kusal Mendis, is a prominent figure in Sri Lankan cricket, known for his right-handed batting prowess and wicketkeeping skills. He made his Test debut against the West Indies on October 22, 2015, and quickly established himself as a reliable top-order batter.
His ODI debut came on June 16, 2016, against Ireland, followed by his T20I debut on July 8, 2016, against England. Over the years, Mendis has been instrumental in several of Sri Lanka's significant victories, showcasing his ability to anchor innings and accelerate when needed.
Throughout his career, Mendis has achieved notable milestones, including scoring his maiden Test century against Australia in 2016, which was pivotal in Sri Lanka's victory. He has since accumulated multiple centuries across formats, with a top Test score of 245. His leadership qualities were recognized when he captained Sri Lanka during the 2023 ODI World Cup, leading the team to notable victories, including a significant win against England.
In franchise cricket, Mendis has represented various teams, such as the Kandy Tuskers, Galle Gladiators, Dambulla Aura, and Pretoria Capitals, delivering standout performances like his 80-run innings against the Paarl Royals in the SA20 tournament.
Off the field, Mendis's life has seen significant events. In July 2020, he was involved in a road accident resulting in the death of a cyclist, leading to his arrest and subsequent release on bail. Despite facing challenges, including a one-year suspension from international cricket in 2021 for breaching bio-secure protocols, Mendis demonstrated resilience by returning to form and leadership roles within the national team.
His journey reflects a blend of talent, perseverance, and leadership, underscoring his significance in Sri Lankan cricket's contemporary narrative.
