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Kusal Mendis vs Kagiso Rabada: head to head record
Data through 5 December 2024Last updated 5 December 2024
In 22 matches between 2016 and 2024, Kusal Mendis scored 151 runs off 264 balls from Kagiso Rabada (strike rate 57.2). Kagiso Rabada dismissed Kusal Mendis 6 times, once every 44 balls on average. 70% of the balls were dot balls, and Kusal Mendis hit 16 fours and 3 sixes.
Balls
264
22 matches
Runs
151
Dismissals
6
by Kagiso Rabada
Strike rate
57.2
Dot balls
70%
Average
25.17
runs per dismissal
By format
| Format | Matches | Balls | Runs | Outs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 7 | 149 | 71 | 2 | 47.7 |
| ODI | 10 | 92 | 55 | 2 | 59.8 |
| T20I | 3 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 63.6 |
| T20 leagues | 2 | 12 | 18 | 0 | 150.0 |
By year
Show as table
| Year | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 15 | 17 |
| 2017 | 36 | 77 |
| 2018 | 18 | 36 |
| 2019 | 21 | 62 |
| 2023 | 37 | 22 |
| 2024 | 24 | 50 |
How Kagiso Rabada dismissed Kusal Mendis
- Caught5
- Lbw1
Every meeting
| Date | Format | Competition | Runs | Balls | Dismissed | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 2024 | Test | Sri Lanka tour of South Africa | 11 | 29 | – | St George's Park |
| 27 Nov 2024 | Test | Sri Lanka tour of South Africa | 7 | 15 | – | Kingsmead |
| 3 Jun 2024 | T20I | ICC Men's T20 World Cup | 6 | 6 | – | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium |
| 7 Oct 2023 | ODI | ICC Cricket World Cup | 19 | 10 | caught | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| 4 Feb 2023 | T20 | SA20 | 16 | 10 | – | SuperSport Park |
| 23 Jan 2023 | T20 | SA20 | 2 | 2 | – | Newlands |
| 28 Jun 2019 | ODI | ICC Cricket World Cup | 2 | 10 | – | Riverside Ground |
| 19 Mar 2019 | T20I | Sri Lanka tour of South Africa | 0 | 2 | caught | Newlands |
| 16 Mar 2019 | ODI | Sri Lanka tour of South Africa | 4 | 18 | – | Newlands |
| 10 Mar 2019 | ODI | Sri Lanka tour of South Africa | 0 | 2 | – | Kingsmead |
| 3 Mar 2019 | ODI | Sri Lanka tour of South Africa | 3 | 7 | – | The Wanderers Stadium |
| 21 Feb 2019 | Test | Sri Lanka tour of South Africa | 12 | 23 | – | St George's Park |
| 14 Aug 2018 | T20I | South Africa tour of Sri Lanka | 1 | 3 | lbw | R Premadasa Stadium |
| 12 Aug 2018 | ODI | South Africa tour of Sri Lanka | 2 | 2 | – | R Premadasa Stadium |
| 5 Aug 2018 | ODI | South Africa tour of Sri Lanka | 5 | 10 | – | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium |
| 29 Jul 2018 | ODI | South Africa tour of Sri Lanka | 3 | 5 | caught | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium |
| 20 Jul 2018 | Test | South Africa tour of Sri Lanka | 7 | 16 | – | Sinhalese Sports Club Ground |
| 10 Feb 2017 | ODI | Sri Lanka in South Africa ODI Series | 1 | 1 | – | SuperSport Park |
| 28 Jan 2017 | ODI | Sri Lanka in South Africa ODI Series | 16 | 27 | – | St George's Park |
| 12 Jan 2017 | Test | Sri Lanka in South Africa Test Series | 18 | 37 | caught | The Wanderers Stadium |
| 2 Jan 2017 | Test | Sri Lanka in South Africa Test Series | 1 | 12 | – | Newlands |
| 26 Dec 2016 | Test | Sri Lanka in South Africa Test Series | 15 | 17 | caught | St George's Park |
Frequently asked questions
How many times has Kagiso Rabada dismissed Kusal Mendis?
6 times in 22 matches in the data (2016–2024): caught 5, lbw 1.
What is Kusal Mendis's strike rate against Kagiso Rabada?
57.2: 151 runs off 264 balls.
How many runs has Kusal Mendis scored against Kagiso Rabada?
151 runs, with 16 fours and 3 sixes.
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Balls faced exclude wides. Dismissals count only wickets credited to the bowler (not run outs). Coverage: Cricsheet data only.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.