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Kamindu Mendis catch hangover continues onto Sunday: ‘When running didn’t think would reach it…but have to have belief’ | Ipl News

Kamindu Mendis catch hangover continues onto Sunday: ‘When running didn’t think would reach it…but have to have belief’ | Ipl News

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Superlatives are still raining in for Kamindu Mendis who took what could be a contender for the catch of the IPL 2025 to put the brakes on Dewald Brevis in Friday’s SRH-CSK game. In a gleeful debrief of the catch that sent back Brevis threatening to explode more than he already had, the Sri Lankan ambidextrous cricketer said he wasn’t quite sure he would reach the ball but he always had the belief and intent to go for every 50-50 chance. Chepauk, forever focussed on the centre square where MS Dhoni either bats or keeps, witnessed an outfield delight as Mendis pulled off his magical moment.  His teammates revelled in the success that eventually helped the Hyderabad team win at Chennai HQ for the first time in many years. Story continues below this ad “Magnificent” – was how Ishan Kishan described it to the official IPL website. Jaidev Unadkat put it best, saying, “HOW….but wow.” Travis Head didn’t think words could capture the capture where Mendis dived to his left after running, in the deep …

SRH coach Vettori praises all-rounder Kamindu Mendis after CSK match

SRH coach Vettori praises all-rounder Kamindu Mendis after CSK match

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When Sunrisers Hyderabad snapped their two-match losing streak after beating Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League 2025 match at Chepauk on Friday to keep themselves afloat in the playoffs race, one player — Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis — proved to be the difference between the two teams. After being invited to bat, Chennai were skittled out for 154 in 19.5 overs with Harshal Patel shining with a four-wicket haul in an innings that also saw ambidextrous Mendis take a stunner at wide-off to remove set batter Dewald Brevis. It happened in the 13th over with Brevis batting at 42 slapped Harshal over the inner circle only to find a flying Mendis, who stretched both his hands like a football goalkeeper and grabbed hold of the ball, sending the South African back to reduce CSK to 114/5. Story continues below this ad Kamindu outfoxed Ravindra Jadeja with an arm ball, cleaning him off when he was batting on 21. SRH coach Daniel Vettori praised ambidextrous Mendis for his bowling. “I think I probably didn’t quite …

WATCH: SRH’s ambidextrous player Kamindu Mendis pulls off stunner to dismiss CSK’s Dewald Brevis | Ipl News

WATCH: SRH’s ambidextrous player Kamindu Mendis pulls off stunner to dismiss CSK’s Dewald Brevis | Ipl News

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Ambidextrous Sri Lanka bowler Kamindu Mendis pulled off arguably the catch of the season as he played a vital part in stopping the rampage of a well-set Dewald Brevis as Sunrisers Hyderabad skittled out the Chennai Super Kings for 154 at the Chepauk on Friday. It happened in the 13th over with Brevis batting at 42 slapped Harshal Patel over the inner circle only to find a flying Mendis, who stretched both his hands like a football goalkeeper and grabbed hold of the ball, sending the South African back to reduce CSK to 114/5. “It was my left hand. When I do fielding I practice both sides and it happened naturally. I am comfortable with my right arm, my dominant hand is right, but when I practice I do both,” Mendis said in a post-innings chat about the catch and his bowling. WATCH VIDEO: Only a catch like that could’ve stopped that cameo from Brevis! 🤯 Kamindu Mendis, take a bow 🙇‍#CSK 119/6 after 14 overs. Updates ▶ https://t.co/26D3UalRQi#TATAIPL | #CSKvSRH | @SunRisers pic.twitter.com/NvthsQfpUj — …

IPL 2025 SRH vs PBKS Playing 11; Malinga replaces Kamindu Mendis, PBKS unchanged

IPL 2025 SRH vs PBKS Playing 11; Malinga replaces Kamindu Mendis, PBKS unchanged

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IPL 2025 SRH vs PBKS Playing 11: Pat Cummins led Sunrisers Hyderabad is set to face Shreyas Iyer led Punjab Kings to play the 27th match of IPL 2025 on April 12 in Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. IPL 2025 SRH vs PBKS Playing 11 In the SRH vs PBKS match at Hyderabad, Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to bat first. Winning the toss, PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer said “We are going to bat. In the last few games we have batted first, we have the ability to post good scores. We want to play some aggressive cricket, that’s our mindset at the moment. We have seen that we don’t have a fantastic record in the powerplay. We don’t have that thought at the back of our minds. Every individual in our team play their brand of cricket. We got to be top notch, need to back our instincts. We have to keep repeating that again and again. Playing with the same team”. On the other hand, SRH captain Pat Cummins said “It’s fine. …

Kamindu Mendis creates history in IPL by bowling with both arms | Ipl News

Kamindu Mendis creates history in IPL by bowling with both arms | Ipl News

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Sri Lankan all-rounder Kamindu Mendis has created history on Thursday in the Indian Premier League. He became the first player ever in the tournament to switch his bowling arm during an over. He did this unique feat during the Sunrisers Hyderabad game against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. Mendis, who was brought into the attack in the 13th, bowled three deliveries of left-arm spin and three deliveries of off-spin. The Sri Lankan would also pick up the wicket of Angkrish Raghuvanshi off the fourth ball who scored 50 off 32 balls. Mendis also contributed 27 runs with the bat. However, SRH, chasing 201 runs, capitulated for 120 runs in the end. This is the third defeat in a row for Hyderabad. Story continues below this ad Earlier Venkatesh Iyer answered his critics with a match-winning 60 off 29 balls. Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s classy 50 (32b, 5×4, 2×6) in an 81-run stand with skipper Ajinkya Rahane (38 off 27) laid the foundation, while Iyer and Rinku Singh (32 not out off 17b) provided the late fireworks …

SRH Star Kamindu Mendis Bowls With Left And Right Arm In Same Over vs KKR. Internet Confused

SRH Star Kamindu Mendis Bowls With Left And Right Arm In Same Over vs KKR. Internet Confused

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Kamindu Mendis is a rarity in cricket. The Sri Lankan can bowl with both arms and his talent was on display at the IPL 2025 in the match between SunRisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. He only bowled one over in the match and picked the wicket of KKR half-centurion Angkrish Raghuvanshi. Though it was the ambidextrous bowler’s debut match in IPL, Mendis has been a consistent performer for Sri Lanka. He has played 12 Tests, 19 ODIs and 23 T20Is.  The IPL in its official x handle wrote: “Confused?” Left Right Right Left Confused? That’s what Kamindu Mendis causes in the minds of batters Updates https://t.co/jahSPzdeys#TATAIPL | #KKRvSRH | @SunRisers pic.twitter.com/IJH0N1c3kT — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 3, 2025 KAMINDU – THE AMBIDEXTROUS. – Bowling left arm to right handed. – Bowling right arm to left handed. pic.twitter.com/RpZKqL4GSw — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 3, 2025 Defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) posted a competitive total against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 15 of …

Sri Lanka Star Kamindu Mendis Crowned ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer Of The Year 2024

Sri Lanka Star Kamindu Mendis Crowned ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer Of The Year 2024

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Sri Lankan cricketer Kamindu Mendis has been named the ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year, following an exceptional 2024 marked by consistent and impactful performances across formats, as per the International Cricket Council (ICC). The 26-year-old left-handed batter accumulated an impressive 1451 runs in the calendar year at an average exceeding 50, solidifying his status as one of the brightest talents in international cricket. Despite having just one Test match under his belt before 2024, Mendis transformed himself into a reliable all-format player for Sri Lanka and emerged as a key figure in high-pressure situations. Mendis had a stellar year in Test cricket, amassing 1049 runs in nine matches at an astounding average of 74.92. Slotting into the middle order, he became one of only six batters to score over 1000 Test runs in 2024 and boasted the highest average among them. The southpaw’s consistency and ability to convert starts into substantial scores were evident as he notched up five centuries and three half-centuries during the year. His performances were instrumental in …

“I’m Enjoying Scoring Runs”: Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis Reflects On His Fiery Form

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Sri Lanka’s in-form all-rounder, Kamindu Mendis, derived great pleasure from going past the 1,000-run mark in Test format and is now looking forward to their upcoming white-ball tours. Sri Lanka effortlessly completed a whitewash over the Kiwis following their massive success in Galle in the second Test by an innings and 154 runs. While spinners decimated the visitors’ batting line-up, Mendis orchestrated New Zealand’s downfall with the bat. He spread his magic in the first Test, lifting his bat to celebrate his century (114) in the first inning. In the second Test, the left-handed batter kept the New Zealand spinners at bay, riding high on his rollicking form. The 25-year-old returned to the dugout, unbeaten with a score of 182 off 250 deliveries. Buttressed by 16 fours and four towering sixes, Kamindu’s effort propelled Sri Lanka’s score to 602/5. As he continues to thrive with the bat, Kamindu opened up about the mindset that has helped him produce a run fest. “I’m enjoying scoring runs, especially since Galle is my hometown. I think …

Sri Lanka Star Kamindu Mendis Breaks Vinod Kambli’s 30-Year-Old Record, Equals Don Bradman In Elite Test List

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New Zealand were flailing at 22-2 and trailing by 580 on Friday against a dominant Sri Lankan batting attack that saw middle-order maestro Kamindu Mendis reach 1,000 runs from just eight Test appearances. Sri Lanka declared at 602-5 shortly before stumps on day two in Galle after a 200-run partnership between Kamindu and Kusal Mendis — the third century-plus stand of the innings. The tourists then lost their openers inside nine overs, with Tom Latham caught on the fifth ball of the innings for two and Devon Conway dismissed for nine. Kane Williamson (six) and Ajaz Patel (nought) will resume on Saturday. Kamindu reached the 1,000-run milestone in 13 innings played since his debut at the same ground two years ago, equalling the record of Australian great Don Bradman. Meanwhile, he surpassed former India batter Vinod Kambli, who had achieved the feat in 14 innings, to become the fastest Asian batter to reach the milestone. Kambli, the previous record holder in the subcontinent had achieved it back in 1994. Only two others — …

Kamindu Mendis becomes fastest Asian to record 1000 Test runs, joint 2nd-quickest with Bradman on all-time list | Cricket News

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Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis on Friday became the fastest Asian batter and the joint-second quickest overall to record 1000 Test runs during the ongoing match against New Zealand in Galle. Mendis waltzed to the mark in his 13th Test innings, surpassing the Asian record held by former India batter Vinod Kambli who reached the mark in 14 innings. Mendis also equalled Don Bradman as the second fastest batter to 1000 Test runs, only behind Everton Weekes and Herbert Sutcliffe who reached the mark in 12 innings. The left-handed Mendis reached the feat as he crossed 178 during his first-innings knock against New Zealand. Mendis had made headlines on Thursday during the opening day of the second Test as he recorded fifty in his eighth consecutive Test from debut, surpassing Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel. Earlier in the day, Mendis slammed his fifth Test ton in only 13 innings from his debut in 2022, making him the third-quickest to the mark alongside Bradman. Only Weekes (10), Sutcliffe (12) and Robert Harvey (12) have scaled the mark quicker than …