BKG Mendis has scored 11,747 runs in 311 international matches. Average 37.98, SR 58.5.
International Career by Format
ODI
4,491
137 matches
Avg 36.22 SR 85.8 4s 468 6s 71
T20I
2,509
102 matches
Avg 27.27 SR 125.8 4s 221 6s 98
Test
4,747
72 matches
Avg 37.98 SR 58.5 4s 572 6s 53
Key Strengths
Strongest in Test
Average 37.98, SR 58.5
Most aggressive in T20I
Strike rate 125.8
Dominant vs Ireland
Avg 129.25, 517 runs in 6 matches
Elite power hitter
222 sixes in international cricket
Career Milestones
3,000 international runs 5,000 international runs 7,000 international runs 10,000 international runs 300+ international matches
Career Timeline
| Year | M | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 183 |
| 2016 | 26 | 1,134 |
| 2017 | 37 | 1,282 |
| 2018 | 33 | 1,512 |
| 2019 | 33 | 1,038 |
| 2020 | 8 | 435 |
| 2021 | 8 | 130 |
| 2022 | 32 | 1,156 |
| 2023 | 37 | 1,460 |
| 2024 | 41 | 1,685 |
| 2025 | 35 | 1,113 |
| 2026 | 18 | 619 |
Performance by Opponent
| Opponent | M | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 45 | 2,216 | 44.32 | 80.5 |
| Australia | 38 | 1,486 | 36.24 | 76 |
| New Zealand | 34 | 1,446 | 36.15 | 65.6 |
| West Indies | 23 | 1,042 | 43.42 | 83.2 |
| Zimbabwe | 32 | 1,028 | 35.45 | 70.8 |
| England | 31 | 1,025 | 27.7 | 77.8 |
| South Africa | 36 | 980 | 22.27 | 69.7 |
| India | 29 | 904 | 30.13 | 82 |
| Pakistan | 24 | 653 | 21.77 | 70.3 |
| Ireland | 6 | 517 | 129.25 | 89 |
Venue Performance
| Venue | M | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galle International Stadium | 21 | 1,594 | 49.81 | 65.4 |
| Pallekele International Cricket Stadium | 38 | 1,367 | 37.97 | 96.3 |
| R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 29 | 1,070 | 41.15 | 88.6 |
| Harare Sports Club | 13 | 502 | 38.62 | 60.1 |
| Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium | 16 | 460 | 30.67 | 100.9 |
| R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama | 13 | 446 | 37.17 | 93.1 |
| Sinhalese Sports Club Ground | 6 | 379 | 42.11 | 68.3 |
| Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram | 5 | 301 | 43 | 64 |
| Sylhet International Cricket Stadium | 5 | 270 | 45 | 136.4 |
| Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur | 9 | 268 | 26.8 | 74.2 |
Dismissal Profile
66.1%
caught
234 times
12.1%
lbw
43 times
10.5%
bowled
37 times
5.6%
run out
20 times
2.8%
caught and bowled
10 times
1.7%
stumped
6 times
0.8%
hit wicket
3 times
0.3%
retired hurt
1 times
Boundary Profile
T20I
221 fours
98 sixes
58.7%
from boundaries
ODI
468 fours
71 sixes
51.2%
from boundaries
Test
572 fours
53 sixes
54.9%
from boundaries
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