AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Nangarhar CosmicWho is Kamindu Mendis?
Kamindu Mendis is a Sri Lankan batting all-rounder who can bowl spin with either arm.
Kamindu has played 47 T20 internationals, 33 ODIs and 19 Tests for Sri Lanka. In T20 internationals he has 806 T20I runs at a strike rate of 130.84 and 5 T20I wickets at an economy of 8.2.
Kamindu Mendis's role at Nangarhar Cosmic
As a Gold-category pick, Kamindu is one of the core players Nangarhar Cosmic built its squad around after captain Rahmat Shah. Other all-rounders in the squad include Rahmat Shah, Shakib Al Hasan, Shafiqullah Ghafari and Aftab Alam.
T20 record explained
With the bat, Kamindu scores at a strike rate of 130.63 in T20 cricket, which is attacking by T20 standards, and averages 26.42. He has hit 79 sixes and 221 fours, about one six every 1.4 innings. His best is 99, with 0 hundreds and 15 fifties.
With the ball, Kamindu has taken 30 T20 wickets at an average of 41.86 and an economy rate of 8.08, which is about par for the format. He strikes once every 31 balls and his best figures are 3/21. He bowls left arm orthodox.
Kamindu Mendis batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 128 | 111 | 2,537 | 99 | 26.42 | 130.63 |
| T20I | 47 | 42 | 806 | 65 | 21.78 | 130.84 |
| ODI | 33 | 31 | 736 | 131 | 29.44 | 83.73 |
| Test | 19 | 33 | 1,614 | 182 | 53.80 | 62.22 |
| List A | 102 | 92 | 2,581 | 110 | 32.26 | 81.29 |
| First-class | 62 | 96 | 5,245 | 200 | 59.6 | 62.11 |
Kamindu Mendis bowling stats
| Format | M | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 128 | 30 | 3/21 | 41.86 | 8.08 | 31 |
| T20I | 47 | 5 | 1/10 | 47.6 | 8.2 | 34.8 |
| ODI | 33 | 6 | 3/19 | 60.33 | 6.70 | 54.00 |
| Test | 19 | 3 | 3/32 | 52.66 | 5.26 | 60 |
| List A | 102 | 70 | 5/33 | 30.41 | 5.34 | 34.1 |
| First-class | 62 | 31 | 4/43 | 37.64 | 4.15 | 54.3 |
"All T20s" covers T20 internationals plus domestic and franchise T20 cricket. Stats from EntitySport, refreshed daily.
How UAE conditions suit him
Spinners usually do well in the UAE. Sharjah in particular has slow, dry pitches that grip and turn, and teams tend to bowl a lot of spin there. Night games can bring dew, which makes the ball harder to grip in the second innings, so his best work may come when his side bowls first.
Nangarhar Cosmic fixtures
Where to watch Kamindu Mendis in the league stage (tentative, times in GST). Full dates on the APL 2026-27 schedule.
| Match | Date | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Mon, 28 Dec, 7:30 PM |  Kandahar WarriorsKAN |
| 5 | Thu, 31 Dec, 7:30 PM |  Akcel United KabulKAB |
| 8 | Sat, 2 Jan, 3:30 PM |  Team BalkhBAL |
| 10 | Sun, 3 Jan, 7:30 PM |  Team PaktiaPAK |
| 12 | Tue, 5 Jan, 7:30 PM | Kandahar WarriorsKAN |
| 15 | Fri, 8 Jan, 3:30 PM | Akcel United KabulKAB |
| 18 | Sat, 9 Jan, 7:30 PM | Team BalkhBAL |
| 20 | Mon, 11 Jan, 7:30 PM | Team PaktiaPAK |
Kamindu Mendis FAQs
Which team does Kamindu Mendis play for in APL 2026-27?
Kamindu Mendis plays for Nangarhar Cosmic in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Rahmat Shah.
What is Kamindu Mendis's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Kamindu Mendis was picked in the Gold category at the 3 November 2026 draft.
What is Kamindu Mendis's T20 record?
In 128 T20 matches, Kamindu Mendis has scored 2,537 runs (average 26.42, strike rate 130.63, best 99) and taken 30 wickets (economy 8.08, best 3/21).
What is Kamindu Mendis's playing role?
Kamindu Mendis is a all-rounder (left hand bat, left arm orthodox).
How old is Kamindu Mendis?
Kamindu Mendis was born on 30 September 1998 in Galle, so he is 28.
When is Nangarhar Cosmic's first APL 2026-27 match?
Nangarhar Cosmic open their campaign against Kandahar Warriors on Mon, 28 Dec at 7:30 PM GST at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi (tentative schedule). They play 8 league matches in total.
Last updated 13 November 2026