The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) made a significant acquisition in the IPL 2025 auction by signing Sri Lankan all-rounder Kamindu Mendis for INR 75 lakh. Mendis, who with his ambidextrous bowling and strong batting skills gets SRH fans excited, is in no doubt about his importance to the team's success in the ongoing campaign.

Who is Kamindu Mendis?

Kamindu Mendis, 26, is one of the rare cricketers, who can bowl with either arm. He can also deliver his overs with both right-arm off-spin and left-arm orthodox spin. His ability to transform the match with his unique style of play is a key role in T20 cricket. During the referred period, and playing as a southpaw batter, Mendis was very consistent not only in the national but also in the international cricket arena. At that time, he had played eight Test matches resulting in five centuries and four half-centuries with a magnificent batting average of 91.27 by the end of September 2024.

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Record-Breaking Achievements of Kamindu Mendis

Hitting 1,049 runs at a batting average of 74.92, he received the ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year award in January 2025 because of his extraordinary performances in 2024. Four fifties and five tons were elements of that big figure that made him reach the heights. His form was so outstanding that he equalled the great Don Bradman's record of getting 1,000 runs in as few as 13 innings only.

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Kamindu Mendis you Beauty 🔥pic.twitter.com/P31CTctvps

— ORANGE ARMY (@SUNRISERSU) April 3, 2025

Achievements

The elegant left hand batter debuted in 2018 and played in the 2021 and 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cups before, apart from other events, hence the 24-year-old all-rounder has quite the experience at the highest level. His presence in the middle order adds depth to the batting lineup at the Sunrisers Hyderabad where that spot was weak in the past, besides providing some extra bowling options as well.

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Having the dynamic star Mendis in their ranks, SRH have got a player who can mesmerize the fans and frighten the opponents at the same time. Hence, SRH has resorted to the inclusion of this multifaceted player to increase their chances of winning the 2025 IPL.