Kusal Mendis Biography
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis |
| Date of Birth | February 2, 1995 |
| Place of Birth | Moratuwa, Sri Lanka |
| Age | 29 years (as of 2024) |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters) |
| Batting Style | Right-hand bat |
| Role | Top-order Batsman |
| Test Debut | October 22, 2015, vs West Indies |
| ODI Debut | June 16, 2016, vs Ireland |
| T20I Debut | July 5, 2016, vs England |
| Major Teams | Sri Lanka, Colombo Cricket Club, Galle Gladiators |
| Wife | Taniya Samarakoon (Married in February 2020) |
| Net Worth | $3 million |
| Key Highlights | Maiden Test century against Australia in 2016; pivotal performances in several key matches |
Kusal Mendis Age
As of 2024, Kusal Mendis is 29 years old.
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Kusal Mendis Height
Kusal Mendis stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters).
Kusal Mendis Career
Mendis made his international debut for Sri Lanka in a Test match against the West Indies on October 22, 2015. His talent was evident from his early days, and he quickly became a regular in the Sri Lankan national team across all formats.
- Test Debut: October 22, 2015, vs West Indies
- ODI Debut: June 16, 2016, vs Ireland
- T20I Debut: July 5, 2016, vs England
Kusal Mendis Stats
| Format | Matches | Innings | Not Outs | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Balls Faced | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 63 | 118 | 4 | 4,112 | 245 | 36.07 | 7,213 | 57.00 | 9 | 18 | 498 | 42 | 93 | 0 |
| ODIs | 130 | 127 | 10 | 3,859 | 122 | 32.98 | 4,456 | 86.60 | 3 | 29 | 383 | 69 | 89 | 7 |
| T20Is | 67 | 67 | 2 | 1,629 | 86 | 25.06 | 1,212 | 134.40 | 0 | 14 | 136 | 74 | 25 | 5 |
| FC | 97 | 173 | 9 | 6,489 | 245 | 39.56 | 10,814 | 60.00 | 16 | 26 | 769 | 75 | 131 | 8 |
| List A | 165 | 161 | 11 | 4,722 | 122 | 31.48 | 5,480 | 86.16 | 4 | 33 | 453 | 92 | 115 | 12 |
| T20s | 151 | 149 | 7 | 4,107 | 100* | 28.92 | 3,008 | 136.53 | 1 | 30 | 363 | 174 | 61 | 12 |
Kusal Mendis Bowling Stats
| Format | Matches | Innings | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Best Bowling in Innings (BBI) | Best Bowling in Match (BBM) | Average | Economy | Strike Rate | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 63 | 9 | 132 | 118 | 1 | 1/10 | 1/18 | 118.00 | 5.36 | 132.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 130 | 2 | 20 | 28 | 0 | – | – | – | 8.40 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 67 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| FC | 97 | 19 | 272 | 242 | 2 | 1/10 | 1/14 | 121.00 | 5.33 | 136.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 165 | 4 | 33 | 35 | 2 | 2/3 | 2/3 | 17.50 | 6.36 | 16.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 151 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Key Highlights:
- Mendis scored his maiden Test century against Australia in 2016, which was instrumental in Sri Lanka’s victory.
- He has been a pivotal player for Sri Lanka in several memorable wins, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure.
Kusal Mendis Wife
Kusal Mendis is married to Taniya Samarakoon. The couple tied the knot in February 2020.
Kusal Mendis Net Worth
Kusal Mendis’s estimated net worth is around $3 million. His earnings come from his cricket contracts, endorsements, and various league participations.
References
- ESPNcricinfo
- Wikipedia
