Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Kamindu Mendis

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 6, 2025

How Kamindu Mendis built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Kamindu Mendis is a Sri Lankan professional cricketer known for playing all formats for the national team and for Colombo Cricket Club domestically. He is an ambidextrous bowler, capable of bowling with both his right and left arm. Mendis made his international debut for Sri Lanka in October 2018.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

November 2015: List A Debut

On 30 November 2015, Kamindu Mendis made his List A debut alongside Charith Asalanka in the AIA Premier Limited Over Tournament.

December 2016: Under-19 Captain

In December 2016, Kamindu Mendis was named as the Under-19 captain.

2017: Super Four Provincial Tournament

In 2017, Kamindu Mendis was named in Colombo's squad for the Super Four Provincial Tournament.

August 2018: Asia Cup Preliminary Squad

In August 2018, Sri Lanka Cricket named Kamindu Mendis in a preliminary squad of 31 players for the 2018 Asia Cup.

August 2018: Twenty20 Debut

On 21 August 2018, Kamindu Mendis made his Twenty20 debut for Colombo.

October 2018: International Debut

In October 2018, Kamindu Mendis made his international debut for the Sri Lanka cricket team.

October 2018: T20I Squad and Debut

In October 2018, Kamindu Mendis was named in Sri Lanka's Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for the one-off match against England and made his T20I debut for Sri Lanka against England on 27 October 2018, scoring 24 runs.

November 2018: First-Class Debut

On 30 November 2018, Kamindu Mendis made his first-class debut for Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club in the Premier League Tournament.

December 2018: ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup

In December 2018, Kamindu Mendis was named in Sri Lanka team for the 2018 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup.

2018: Under-19 Cricket World Cup

In 2018, Kamindu Mendis captained the Sri Lankan squad for the Under-19 Cricket World Cup.

February 2019: ODI Squad Selection

In February 2019, Kamindu Mendis was named in Sri Lanka's One Day International (ODI) squad for their series against South Africa.

March 2019: Super Provincial One Day Tournament

In March 2019, Kamindu Mendis was named in Colombo's squad for the Super Provincial One Day Tournament.

March 2019: ODI Debut

On 10 March 2019, Kamindu Mendis made his ODI debut for Sri Lanka against South Africa.

November 2019: Vice-Captain Roles

In November 2019, Kamindu Mendis was named as the vice-captain of Sri Lanka's squad for both the 2019 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup in Bangladesh and the men's cricket tournament at the 2019 South Asian Games, where the team won the silver medal.

December 2019: Leading Wicket-Taker

In December 2019, Kamindu Mendis was the leading wicket-taker in the 2019–20 Invitation Limited Over Tournament, with nineteen dismissals in eight matches.

October 2020: Lanka Premier League Draft

In October 2020, Kamindu Mendis was drafted by the Kandy Tuskers for the inaugural edition of the Lanka Premier League.

August 2021: SLC Greens Vice-Captain

In August 2021, Kamindu Mendis was named as the vice-captain of the SLC Greens team for the 2021 SLC Invitational T20 League tournament.

September 2021: T20 World Cup Squad

In September 2021, Kamindu Mendis was named in Sri Lanka's squad for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

November 2021: Kandy Warriors Selection

In November 2021, Kamindu Mendis was selected to play for the Kandy Warriors following the players' draft for the 2021 Lanka Premier League.

January 2022: ODI Squad Against Zimbabwe

In January 2022, Kamindu Mendis was named in Sri Lanka's ODI squad for their series against Zimbabwe.

May 2022: Test Squad Selection

In May 2022, Kamindu Mendis was named in Sri Lanka's Test squad for their series against Bangladesh and also named in the Sri Lanka A squad for their matches against Australia A during Australia's tour of Sri Lanka.

July 2022: Signed by Kandy Falcons

In July 2022, Kamindu Mendis was signed by the Kandy Falcons for the third edition of the Lanka Premier League.

July 2022: Test Debut

On 8 July 2022, Kamindu Mendis made his Test debut for Sri Lanka against Australia, scoring his maiden Test fifty and forming a match-winning partnership with Dinesh Chandimal, contributing to Sri Lanka's first innings victory in Test cricket against Australia.

March 2024: Centuries Against Bangladesh

In March 2024 against Bangladesh, Kamindu Mendis scored 102 in the first innings and 164 in the second innings, achieving twin hundreds and setting records while batting at No. 7 or lower.