Sri Lankan all-rounder Kamindu Mendis continues his journey with Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026. After making his IPL debut in 2025, Kamindu remains with SRH at the same auction price, with the franchise backing his rare skill set and long-term potential.
Kamindu is one of the most unique cricketers in modern cricket, famous for his ambidextrous bowling and technically sound left-handed batting.
Kamindu Mendis IPL 2026 Team & Price
Sunrisers Hyderabad have retained faith in Kamindu Mendis for the 2026 season, valuing his versatility and match-up advantage.
IPL Auction Price History
| IPL Season | Team | Price |
|---|---|---|
| IPL 2025 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | ₹75 lakh |
| IPL 2026 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | ₹75 lakh |
Player Profile
- Full Name: Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis
- Date of Birth: 30 September 1998
- Age (2026): 27 years
- Birthplace: Galle, Sri Lanka
- Batting Style: Left-hand bat
- Bowling Style: Right-arm off-spin & Slow left-arm orthodox
- Playing Role: All-rounder
Why Kamindu Mendis Is a Special Player
Ambidextrous Bowling Skill
Kamindu Mendis can bowl with both arms in competitive cricket—right-arm off-spin and left-arm orthodox. This rare ability allows captains to create favorable match-ups against both right-handed and left-handed batters without changing bowlers.
Reliable Batting Option
Apart from bowling, Kamindu is a technically strong batter who plays spin well, rotates strike smoothly, and can hold an innings when wickets fall early.
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Kamindu Mendis IPL Career Stats
Batting & Fielding (IPL)
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 4s | 6s | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 92 | 32* | 30.67 | 133.33 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
Bowling (IPL)
| Matches | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Best Bowling | Average | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 42 | 60 | 2 | 1/4 | 30.00 | 8.57 |
International Career Overview
Batting Stats (All Formats)
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 14 | 1316 | 62.66 | 5 | 5 |
| ODIs | 27 | 527 | 26.35 | 0 | 3 |
| T20Is | 35 | 540 | 19.28 | 0 | 3 |
Bowling Stats (All Formats)
| Format | Wickets | Best |
|---|---|---|
| Tests | 3 | 3/32 |
| ODIs | 6 | 3/19 |
| T20Is | 3 | 1/14 |
Major Records & Achievements
- Second-highest Test batting average among players with 1000+ runs
- Scored twin centuries in a single Test match
- First player to score 50+ in each of his first eight Test matches
- One of the very few ambidextrous bowlers in world cricket
Kamindu Mendis Role for SRH in IPL 2026
For IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad view Kamindu Mendis as:
- A match-up based bowling option in middle overs
- A left-handed batting support in the middle order
- A tactical all-rounder who gives flexibility to team combinations
His presence allows SRH to balance their XI without sacrificing batting depth or bowling options.
What to Expect from Kamindu Mendis in IPL 2026
Kamindu Mendis enters IPL 2026 with growing experience and confidence. With regular chances, he has the potential to become a game-changing utility player, especially on spin-friendly pitches and against teams with mixed batting line-ups.
