IPL Stats: Ajantha Mendis

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Seasons

2013

Latest Season

Pune Warriors

2013 Team

Ajantha Mendis Batting Summary

Runs 3
Highest Score 2
Fifties 0
Hundreds 0
Fours 0
Sixes 0
Strike Rate 50

Ajantha Mendis Runs Graph


Ajantha Mendis Batting Statistics By IPL Season

Season Innings Runs Highest SR 4's 6's 50's 100's
2013 1 2 2 50 0 0 0 0
2010 1 1 1 100 0 0 0 0
2009 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ajantha Mendis Bowling Summary

Wickets 8
Strike Rate 30.00
Economy 7.12
Max Wickets 2
3 Wickets 0
5 Wickets 0

Ajantha Mendis Wickets Graph


Ajantha Mendis Bowling Statistics By IPL Season

Season Innings Bowled Wickets Balls Runs SR Economy 3W 4W 5W
2013 3 2 72 78 36 6.5000 0 0 0
2010 2 2 48 66 24 8.2500 0 0 0
2009 4 3 96 117 32 7.3125 0 0 0
2008 1 1 24 24 24 6.0000 0 0 0

📊 Frequently Asked Questions about Ajantha Mendis's IPL Stats

IPL Batting FAQs

❓ How many total runs has Ajantha Mendis scored in the IPL?
Ajantha Mendis has scored a total of 3 runs in their IPL career.

❓ What is Ajantha Mendis’s highest individual score in the IPL?
The highest score by Ajantha Mendis in a single IPL match is 2.

❓ How many sixes has Ajantha Mendis hit in the IPL?
Ajantha Mendis has smashed 0 sixes, showcasing their boundary-hitting power.

❓ How many fours has Ajantha Mendis hit in the IPL?
A total of 0 fours have been hit by Ajantha Mendis, reflecting consistent strike rotation and gap-finding.

❓ What does a strike rate of 50 mean for Ajantha Mendis?
A strike rate of 50 means that Ajantha Mendis scores 50 runs per 100 balls faced, a vital metric in T20 cricket.


IPL Bowling FAQs

❓ How many wickets has Ajantha Mendis taken in the IPL?
Ajantha Mendis has taken 8 wickets in their IPL career.

❓ What is the best bowling performance by Ajantha Mendis?
The most wickets taken by Ajantha Mendis in a single IPL match is 2.

❓ What is Ajantha Mendis’s bowling strike rate in the IPL?
With a strike rate of 30.00, Ajantha Mendis takes a wicket every 30.00 balls on average.

❓ What is Ajantha Mendis’s bowling economy rate?
An economy rate of 7.12 indicates how many runs per over Ajantha Mendis concedes — a measure of control and efficiency.


General Career FAQs

❓ How many IPL seasons has Ajantha Mendis played?
Ajantha Mendis has played across 4 IPL seasons.

❓ Which team did Ajantha Mendis represent in the latest IPL season?
In the 2013 season, Ajantha Mendis played for Pune Warriors.

❓ Are these stats accurate?
All stats shown are based on official IPL match data. Summary content may be partially AI-generated using verified statistics.

🏏 Ajantha Mendis - IPL Career Overview

Ajantha Mendis, the Sri Lankan mystery spinner, made a sensational Indian Premier League debut with Kolkata Knight Riders in 2008. Renowned for his unplayable carrom ball and lethal googly, Mendis bamboozled top-order batsmen on turning tracks, setting the tone for KKR’s early campaigns. In 2009 he joined Kings XI Punjab, bringing guile and control to their middle overs and becoming a vital cog in their push for playoff spots. His knack for breaking partnerships under pressure and economical spells at the death overs showcased his adaptability to the shortest format. Though later seasons saw limited game-time, IPL fans still recall the excitement every time Mendis marked his run-up, his spellbinding variations making him one of the league’s most memorable overseas spinners.


Ajantha Mendis, the mystery spinner from Sri Lanka, left an indelible mark on the IPL between 2008 and 2013, turning out for Kolkata Knight Riders and Pune Warriors across four seasons. While the batting charts show only three runs from six balls faced, the real story unfolds with the ball: 8 wickets at a strike-rate of 30.00, delivered in 40 tight overs that cost just 285 runs. His economy rate of 7.12 runs per over kept batters guessing every ball, and his best haul of 2 for in a single spell became the highlight reel moment for fans tracking T20 fantasy leagues. Despite never clinching a three-wicket burst or a five-wicket haul, Mendis’ ability to break partnerships at crucial junctures made him a sought-after asset in the league’s early years.

Note: This overview is partially generated using AI and is based on statistical data. Please verify with official sources for complete accuracy.