Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) suffered a crushing defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens. While chasing 201, SRH’s batting collapsed as they were bowled out for just 120 in 16.4 overs. However, during the first innings, when SRH was bowling, KKR fans were left stunned by the unique skills of Kamindu Mendis. In his only over, he conceded just four runs and took one wicket, but what grabbed headlines was his rare ability to bowl with both hands.
What Makes Kamindu Mendis Special?
Mendis is an ambidextrous bowler, meaning he can bowl with either hand. In that over, he bowled left-arm spin to right-handed batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi and then switched to right-arm spin while bowling to left-hander Venkatesh Iyer. His ability to switch hands depending on the batter is a rare skill in cricket and impressed many fans.
Here is the video:
Left 👉 Right
Right 👉 Left
Confused? 🤔That’s what Kamindu Mendis causes in the minds of batters 😉
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How Much Did SRH Pay for Kamindu Mendis?
SRH bought Mendis for ₹75 lakh in the IPL 2025 auction.
Who is Kamindu Mendis?
Born in Galle, Sri Lanka, Mendis studied at Richmond College and made his Under-19 debut at just 16. He later captained Sri Lanka in the 2018 U-19 World Cup. That same year, he was part of Sri Lanka’s tour of England, where he made an impact with a half-century in a practice match.
Mendis made his IPL debut in this match against KKR. Apart from his one over with the ball, he also contributed with the bat, scoring 27 off 20 balls, including one four and two sixes. It remains to be seen whether SRH will give him more opportunities in the playing XI in the upcoming matches.
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