Ajantha Mendis Profile, Stats, Age, Biography, Records & ICC Rankings
Sri Lanka -
Bowler
Full Name: Ajantha Mendis
Birth Date: March 11, 1985 (40 Years)
Birth Place: Moratuwa
Nationality: Sri Lanka
Role: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Off Break
Teams: Sri Lanka, Kolkata Knight Riders, Pune Warriors, Sydney Thunder, Lahore Qalandars, Gujarat Giants, Sri Lanka Legends, World Legends 11, Pearl Gladiators, Sylhet Super Stars
Batting Statistics
| Format | M | Inns | Runs | BF | NO | HS | AVG | S/R | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 19 | 19 | 213 | 455 | 6 | 78 | 16.38 | 46.81 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| ODI | 87 | 42 | 188 | 263 | 19 | 21 | 8.17 | 71.48 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
| T20I | 39 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 2.66 | 47.05 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| T20 (Domestic) | 129 | 49 | 214 | 246 | 17 | 27 | 6.68 | 86.99 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 7 |
| List A | 163 | 88 | 870 | 1042 | 29 | 71 | 14.74 | 83.49 | 0 | 2 | 71 | 22 |
| First Class | 81 | 112 | 1889 | 2727 | 7 | 101 | 17.99 | 69.27 | 1 | 7 | 193 | 57 |
| T10 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 133.33 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Bowling Performance
| Format | M | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 19 | 31 | - | 2434 | 70 | 10/209 | 34.77 | 3.08 | - | 4 |
| ODI | 87 | 84 | - | 3324 | 152 | 6/13 | 21.86 | 4.8 | - | 3 |
| T20I | 39 | 39 | - | 952 | 66 | 6/8 | 14.42 | 6.45 | - | 2 |
| T20 (Domestic) | 129 | 128 | - | 3230 | 170 | 6/8 | 19 | 7 | - | 2 |
| List A | 163 | 155 | - | 5586 | 287 | 7/23 | 19.46 | 4.52 | - | 5 |
| First Class | 81 | 124 | - | 7147 | 307 | 11/105 | 23.28 | 3.24 | - | 18 |
| T10 | 3 | 3 | - | 74 | 2 | 2/24 | 37 | 14.8 | - | 0 |
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Ajantha Mendis Profile, Sri Lanka: Age, Career Stats, Records & ICC Rankings
Ajantha Mendis is a professional cricketer representing the Sri Lanka national team. Born on March 11, 1985, he is currently 40 years old. Ajantha Mendis is a skilled Right Arm Off Break hailing from Moratuwa, known for his consistent performances across formats.
In Test cricket, Ajantha Mendis has featured in 19 matches, picking up 70 wickets at an average of 34.77. His best bowling figure in an innings stands at 6/99. Most recently, he played a Test match against England in May 2011, showcasing his ability in the longest format.
In the ODI format, Ajantha Mendis has represented Sri Lanka in 87 matches. Over his ODI career, he has taken 152 wickets, with his standout bowling performance being 6/13. His most recent ODI appearance came against New Zealand on December 2015.
When it comes to T20 Internationals, Ajantha Mendis has played 39 games, registering 66 wickets in the shortest format. His best bowling spell in T20I cricket is 6/8, underlining his impact in crucial moments. He recently featured in a T20I match against England on March 2014.