Kamindu Mendis, the rising star of Sri Lankan cricket, etched his name in history books with a sensational performance in the 1st Test against New Zealand. The 25-year-old has been a revelation in the Test arena, setting new benchmarks for consistency and class at the highest level. In just seven Tests, Mendis has emerged as one of the most promising batters in world cricket, and his latest exploits against the Kiwis have further solidified his reputation.

Top Asian Batter Avg. After 10 Tests

With only 11 Test innings under his belt, Kamindu Mendis has already achieved a staggering feat—he now holds the record for the highest batting average by an Asian batter after more than 10 Test innings. His 809 runs at a phenomenal average of 80.90 have catapulted him to the top, surpassing India's Yashasvi Jaiswal, who previously led the charts with an average of 68.53.

Mendis’ ability to consistently score big runs in such a short span is remarkable. With four centuries in seven Tests, he has demonstrated a rare blend of temperament and technique, excelling in various conditions.

First Sri Lankan with 50+ in First 7 Tests

Consistency is the hallmark of a great Test batter, and Kamindu Mendis has taken it to another level. This guy's made seven half-centuries look like a walk in the park. His latest ton against New Zealand equaled the world record set by Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel, who also achieved the feat.

Mendis is now on the verge of setting a new world record. If he crosses the 50-run mark in the next Test, he will stand alone as the only player to have scored a half-century or more in each of his first eight Tests. Given his current form, breaking this record seems well within his reach.

Fastest Sri Lankan to 4 Test Hundreds

It’s not just about consistency for Kamindu Mendis he’s also a player who knows how to convert his starts into big scores. In his 11th Test innings, Mendis brought up his fourth Test hundred, making him the fastest Sri Lankan in history to reach this milestone. To put this achievement into perspective, Mendis equaled the legendary Australian batter Don Bradman, who also took 11 innings to score his first four Test centuries.

Top Batting Average in WTC Cycle (Min. 10 Innings)

The World Test Championship (WTC) is the ultimate battleground for Test cricketers, and Kamindu Mendis has risen to the occasion. He now holds the record for the highest batting average in a WTC cycle, overtaking New Zealand's Kane Williamson, who had previously led the rankings with an average of 75.2 in the 2021–2023 cycle. With an average of 80.90 in the ongoing 2023–2025 WTC cycle, Mendis has established himself as one of the most formidable batters in world cricket.

Mendis Matches Karunaratne’s WTC Centuries Record

In addition to his incredible average, Kamindu Mendis has also equaled the record for most centuries by a Sri Lankan batter in a single WTC cycle. This record was previously held by Dimuth Karunaratne, who scored four centuries in the inaugural WTC cycle from 2019 to 2021.