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Kusal Mendis

Wicket Keeper

Right Handed 30 yrs.

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.

વ્યક્તિગત માહિતી
Born	February, 02 1995
Birth Place	Sri Lanka
Current age	30 yrs.
Role	Wicket Keeper
Batting style	Right Handed
Bowling style	Leg break

બેટિંગના આંકડા

	M	I	N/O	R	BF	Avg	S/R	HS	200s	100s	50s	4x	6s
Test	72	134	6	4673	8029	36.50	58.20	245	1	10	21	564	50
ODI	143	140	12	4429	5076	34.60	87.25	143	0	5	33	446	74
T20I	78	78	3	1920	1458	25.60	131.68	86	0	0	15	165	82
FC	38	62	5	2733	4063	47.94	67.26	200	1	9	9	306	35
List A	41	40	1	1057	1254	27.10	84.29	101	0	1	6	89	26
T20	94	90	8	2818	1985	34.36	141.96	105	0	2	17	265	113

બોલિંગ આંકડા

	M	I	O	Balls	Maiden	R	W	AVG	S/R	E/R	BEST BOWL	5 WKT	10 WKT
Test	72	9	22	132	1	118	1	118.00	132.00	5.36	1/10	0	0
ODI	143	2	3.2	20	0	28	0	-	-	8.40	0/13	0	0
T20I
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	94	1	0.1	1	0	0	0	-	-	0.00	0/0	0	0