Kusal Mendis, Sri Lanka

Kusal Mendis is an Sri lankan cricketer who plays for the team Sri Lanka. Kusal Mendis was born on Feb 02, 1995; and as of 2026, He is 31 years old. Kusal Mendis is a wicket keeper from Sri Lanka and bats right handed. In his Test career to date, Kusal Mendis has played 75 matches to date in his Test career and has scored 4,836 runs, with an average of 36.36. Kusal Mendis has hit 581 fours and 55 sixes in his Test career.On Mar 2026, he played his recent Test match against West Indies at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium North Sound, Saint Peters, scoring 69 runs off 115 balls. In Kusal Mendis's ODI career, He has played 156 matches to date in his Odi career and has scored 4,962 runs, with an average of 35.70. Kusal Mendis has hit 507 fours and 81 sixes in his Odi career.One of his recent Odi matches took place in Mar 2026 at Sabina Park, Kingston, where He contributed 72 runs off 62 balls. Kusal Mendis has played 109 matches to date in his T20 career and has scored 2,694 runs, with an average of 26.16. Kusal Mendis has hit 241 fours and 102 sixes in his T20 career.In his most recent T20 match against West Indies at Sabina Park, Kingston, which took place in Jan 1970, Kusal Mendis contributed 5 runs off 5 balls to his team's total.

Wicket Keeper

Sri Lanka

Kusal Mendis

Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis

Born Feb 2, 1995 (31)

Birth Place Sri Lanka

Role Wicket Keeper

Batting Style Right Handed

Bowling Style Leg break

Kusal Mendis ICC Rankings

TEST

Batting

#39 575

Bowling

#152 4

All Rounder

#131 2

ODI

Batting

#10 648

Bowling

#303 36

All Rounder

#221 23

T20

Batting

#21 637

Recent Matches

Test

Sri Lanka vs West Indies

Jul 3, 2026

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium North Sound, Saint Peters

ODI

Sri Lanka vs West Indies

Jun 6, 2026

Sabina Park, Kingston

T20I

Sri Lanka vs West Indies

Jun 14, 2026

Sabina Park, Kingston

Batting Career Summary

	MAT	NO	Runs	HS	AVG	SR	100s	50	4s	6s	CT	ST
TEST	75	6	4836	245	36.36	58.56	10	23	581	55	120	5
ODI	156	13	4962	143	35.70	87.78	6	36	507	81	100	16
T20	109	6	2694	86	26.16	130.21	0	20	241	102	42	20

Bowling Career Summary

	MAT	Wkts	AVG	ECON	Best	5w	10w
TEST	75	1	118.00	5.36	10/1	0	0
ODI	156	0	-	8.40	13/0	0	0

Kusal Mendis's Last 10 Innings

TEST Innings

Vs West Indies	69 (115), 2 (3)
Vs West Indies	0 (4), 8 (20)

ODI Innings

Vs West Indies

72 (62)

T20 Innings

Vs West Indies	5 (5)
Vs West Indies	31 (19)
Vs West Indies	36 (23)

Kusal Mendis's International Debut

TEST

Oct 22, 2015

For:Sri Lanka

Vs:West Indies

Venue:P Sara Oval, Colombo

ODI

Jun 16, 2016

For:Sri Lanka

Vs:Ireland

Venue:The Village, Malahide

T20

Jul 5, 2016

For:Sri Lanka

Vs:England

Venue:Utilita Bowl, Southampton

Teams Represented

Sri Lanka International

Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club Active Sri Lankan Board XI Active Colombo Cricket Club Former Moors Sports Club Former Sinhalese Sports Club Active Sri Lanka Under-19 Former Chattogram Royals Former Rest of Sri Lanka Active Sri Lanka Cricket Board President XI Active Sri Lanka Under-23 Active Mohammedan Sporting Club Active Comilla Victorians Former Colombo Active Galle Former Quetta Gladiators Former Lahore Qalandars Former Peshawar Zalmi Active Kurunegala Warriors Active Sri Lankans Active Colombo District Former Dambulla Former Bangla Tigers Active Colombo Kaps Active Dambulla Sixers Former Galle Gallants Former Jaffna Kings Former Kandy Royals Former SLC Blues Former SLC Greens Active SLC Reds Former Gujarat Titans Former Pretoria Capitals Former Sharjah Warriorz Active SLC Yellow Active Jaffna Titans Active Noakhali Express Active

Player Biography

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.