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{{short description|Sri Lankan cricketer}}
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{{Infobox cricketer
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Jeevan Mendis<br>ජීවන් මෙන්ඩිස්
| name = Jeevan Mendis
| image =
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| country = Sri Lanka
| country = Sri Lanka
| fullname = Balapuwaduge Manukulasuriya Amith Jeevan Mendis
| fullname = Balapuwaduge Manukulasuriya Amith Jeevan Mendis
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1983|1|15|df=yes}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1983|1|15|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Colombo]], [[Sri Lanka]]
| birth_place = [[Colombo]], Sri Lanka
| height = 5ft 8in
| height = 5ft 8in
| batting = Left-handed
| batting = Left-handed
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| role = [[All-rounder]]
| role = [[All-rounder]]
| international = true
| international = true
| internationalspan = 2010–present
| internationalspan = 2010–2019
| odidebutdate = 1 June
| odidebutdate = 1 June
| odidebutyear = 2010
| odidebutyear = 2010
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odicap = 145
| odicap = 145
| lastodidate = 1 June
| lastodidate = 28 June
| lastodiyear = 2019
| lastodiyear = 2019
| lastodiagainst = New Zealand
| lastodiagainst = South Africa
| T20Idebutdate = 25 July
| T20Idebutdate = 25 July
| T20Idebutyear = 2011
| T20Idebutyear = 2011
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| year15 = 2017
| year15 = 2017
| club16 = [[Tshwane Spartans]]
| club16 = [[Tshwane Spartans]]
| year16 = 2018–present
| year16 = 2018/19
| club17 = [[Sylhet Thunder]]
| year17 = 2019/20
| columns = 4
| columns = 4
| column1 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
| column1 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
| matches1 = 56
| matches1 = 58
| runs1 = 618
| runs1 = 636
| bat avg1 = 19.31
| bat avg1 = 18.70
| 100s/50s1 = 0/1
| 100s/50s1 = 0/1
| top score1 = 72
| top score1 = 72
| deliveries1 = 1,344
| deliveries1 = 1,404
| wickets1 = 28
| wickets1 = 28
| bowl avg1 = 40.89
| bowl avg1 = 43.00
| fivefor1 = 0
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = n/a
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 3/15
| best bowling1 = 3/15
| catches/stumpings1 = 13/–
| catches/stumpings1 = 13/–
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| bowl avg2 = 20.75
| bowl avg2 = 20.75
| fivefor2 = 0
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = n/a
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 3/24
| best bowling2 = 3/24
| catches/stumpings2 = 7/–
| catches/stumpings2 = 7/–
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| bowl avg4 = 28.53
| bowl avg4 = 28.53
| fivefor4 = 2
| fivefor4 = 2
| tenfor4 = n/a
| tenfor4 = 0
| best bowling4 = 5/12
| best bowling4 = 5/12
| catches/stumpings4 = 69/1
| catches/stumpings4 = 69/1
| date = 1 June 2019
| date = 28 June 2019
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/49700.html ESPNcricinfo
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'''Balapuwaduge Manukulasuriya Amith Jeevan Mendis''' ({{lang-si|ජීවන් මෙන්ඩිස්}}; born 15 January 1983) is a Sri Lankan professional [[cricket]]er, who plays limited over internationals. An [[all-rounder]] who bowls [[leg spin]], Mendis has represented [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]] in the [[2012 ICC World Twenty20|2012 World Twenty20]] and [[2015 Cricket World Cup|2015 World Cup]]. Domestically, he plays for [[Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club|Tamil Union]] in Sri Lanka, and he has also played for [[Derbyshire County Cricket Club|Derbyshire]] in England during 2017.

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'''Balapuwaduge Manukulasuriya Amith Jeevan Mendis''' ({{lang-si|ජීවන් මෙන්ඩිස්}}; born 15 January 1983) is a former Sri Lankan professional [[cricket]]er, who played limited over internationals. An [[all-rounder]] who bowls [[leg spin]], Mendis has represented [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]] in the [[2012 ICC World Twenty20|2012 World Twenty20]] and [[2015 Cricket World Cup|2015 World Cup]]. Domestically, he plays for [[Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club|Tamil Union]] in Sri Lanka, and he has also played for [[Derbyshire County Cricket Club|Derbyshire]] in England during 2017. Mendis announced his retirement from international cricket on 28 December 2021 and migrated to Australia.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sri Lanka cricketer Jeevan Mendis announces retirement from international cricket |url=https://www.crictracker.com/sri-lanka-cricketer-jeevan-mendis-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket/ |access-date=2021-12-30 |website=www.crictracker.com |language=en}}</ref>


== Youth career ==
== Youth career ==
Mendis was born in [[Colombo]] and went to [[S. Thomas' College, Mount Lavinia]]. A left-handed batsman, he debuted in 2000/01 and the following season captained the Under-19 team to victory in a one-day game. He represented the Sri Lankan A side in [[Sri Lanka Cricket A Team Triangular Series in 2005-06|2005]]. He held the best bowling figures in [[U19 Cricket World Cup]] history where he recorded 7/20 v [[Zimbabwe national under-19 cricket team|Zimbabwe U19's]] until his record was surpassed by Australia's [[Jason Ralston]] (7/19) at the [[2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup]], which was then surpassed in the same tournament by Ralston's compatriot [[Lloyd Pope]] (who took 8/35).<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/jason-ralston-claims-best-bowling-figures-at-icc-u-19-world-cup-5031086/|title=Jason Ralston claims best bowling figures at ICC U-19 World Cup|last=|first=|date=2018-01-19|work=The Indian Express|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en-US}}</ref> He is the only Sri Lankan to pick up a 7 wicket haul in a U19 ODI.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Records/SriLanka/Under_19_World_Cup/Bowling/Best_Bowling_in_an_Innings.html|title=The Home of CricketArchive|website=cricketarchive.com|access-date=2017-02-22}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Records/Under_19_World_Cup/Overall/Bowling/Best_Bowling_in_an_Innings.html|title=The Home of CricketArchive|website=cricketarchive.com|access-date=2017-02-22}}</ref>
Mendis was born in [[Colombo]] and went to [[S. Thomas' College, Mount Lavinia]]. A left-handed batsman, he debuted in 2000/01 and the following season captained the Under-19 team to victory in a one-day game. He represented the Sri Lankan A side in [[Sri Lanka Cricket A Team Triangular Series in 2005-06|2005]]. He held the best bowling figures in [[U19 Cricket World Cup]] history where he recorded 7/20 v [[Zimbabwe national under-19 cricket team|Zimbabwe U19's]] until his record was surpassed by Australia's Jason Ralston (7/19) at the [[2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup]], which was then surpassed in the same tournament by Ralston's compatriot [[Lloyd Pope]] (who took 8/35).<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/jason-ralston-claims-best-bowling-figures-at-icc-u-19-world-cup-5031086/|title=Jason Ralston claims best bowling figures at ICC U-19 World Cup|date=2018-01-19|work=The Indian Express|access-date=19 January 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> He is the only Sri Lankan to pick up a 7 wicket haul in an U19 match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Records/SriLanka/Under_19_World_Cup/Bowling/Best_Bowling_in_an_Innings.html|title=Match scorecard|work=CricketArchive|access-date=2017-02-22}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Records/Under_19_World_Cup/Overall/Bowling/Best_Bowling_in_an_Innings.html|title=Match scorecard|work=CricketArchive|access-date=2017-02-22}}</ref>


==Domestic career==
==Domestic career==
In Sri Lankan domestic cricket, Mendis has played for [[Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club|Tamil Union]] since the 2008–09 season. During the first half of the [[2017 English cricket season|2017 season]], he is playing for [[Derbyshire County Cricket Club|Derbyshire]] in England as an overseas player.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jeevan Mendis: Derbyshire sign Sri Lanka all-rounder|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/37797779|accessdate=18 April 2017|work=BBC Sport|date=28 October 2016}}</ref>
Mendis made his [[Twenty20]] debut on 17 August 2004, for [[Sinhalese Sports Club]] in the [[2004 SLC Twenty20 Tournament]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/twenty-20-tournament-2004-304926/burgher-recreation-club-vs-sinhalese-sports-club-1st-round-304928/full-scorecard |title=1st Round, Colombo, Aug 17 2004, Twenty-20 Tournament |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=21 April 2021}}</ref> In Sri Lankan domestic cricket, Mendis has played for [[Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club|Tamil Union]] since the 2008–09 season. During the first half of the [[2017 English cricket season|2017 season]], he played for [[Derbyshire County Cricket Club|Derbyshire]] in England as an overseas player.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jeevan Mendis: Derbyshire sign Sri Lanka all-rounder|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/37797779|access-date=18 April 2017|work=BBC Sport|date=28 October 2016}}</ref>


In March 2018, he was named in Kandy's squad for the [[2017–18 Super Four Provincial Tournament]].<ref name="STimes">{{cite news |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/article/1041112/cricket-mixed-opinions-on-provincial-tournament |title=Cricket: Mixed opinions on Provincial tournament |publisher=Sunday Times (Sri Lanka) |date=26 March 2018 |accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref><ref name="DailyS">{{cite news |url=https://dailysports.lk/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-sl-super-provincial-tournament/ |title=All you need to know about the SL Super Provincial Tournament |publisher=Daily Sports |date=26 March 2018 |accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref> The following month, he was also named in Kandy's squad for the [[2018 Super Provincial One Day Tournament]].<ref name="2018ODT">{{cite news |url=http://www.thepapare.com/slc-super-provincial-50-tournament-squads-fixtures/ |title=SLC Super Provincial 50 over tournament squads and fixtures |work=The Papare |accessdate=27 April 2018}}</ref>
In March 2018, he was named in Kandy's squad for the [[2017–18 Super Four Provincial Tournament]].<ref name="STimes">{{cite news |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/article/1041112/cricket-mixed-opinions-on-provincial-tournament |title=Cricket: Mixed opinions on Provincial tournament |publisher=Sunday Times (Sri Lanka) |date=26 March 2018 |access-date=27 March 2018}}</ref><ref name="DailyS">{{cite news |url=https://dailysports.lk/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-sl-super-provincial-tournament/ |title=All you need to know about the SL Super Provincial Tournament |publisher=Daily Sports |date=26 March 2018 |access-date=27 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180327213128/https://dailysports.lk/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-sl-super-provincial-tournament/ |archive-date=27 March 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The following month, he was also named in Kandy's squad for the [[2018 Super Provincial One Day Tournament]].<ref name="2018ODT">{{cite news |url=http://www.thepapare.com/slc-super-provincial-50-tournament-squads-fixtures/ |title=SLC Super Provincial 50 over tournament squads and fixtures |work=The Papare |access-date=27 April 2018}}</ref>


In August 2018, he was named in Colombo's squad the [[2018 SLC T20 League]].<ref name="2018SLC">{{cite news |url=http://www.thepapare.com/slc-t20-league-2018-squads-finalized/ |title=SLC T20 League 2018 squads finalized |work=The Papare |accessdate=16 August 2018}}</ref> In December 2018, in the [[2018–19 Premier League Tournament]], he took the best bowling figures in 2018 in a first-class cricket match, with 9 for 53 from 29 overs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thepapare.com/slc-premier-league-28th-december-round-up-report/ |title=Jeevan Mendis picks up record breaking 9/53 |work=The Papare |accessdate=29 December 2018}}</ref> He was the leading wicket-taker for Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club in the tournament, with 30 dismissals in five matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=12742;team=3687;type=tournament |title=Premier League Tournament Tier A, 2018/19 - Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club: Batting and bowling averages |work=ESPN Cricinfo |accessdate=10 February 2019}}</ref>
In August 2018, he was named in Colombo's squad the [[2018 SLC T20 League]].<ref name="2018SLC">{{cite news |url=http://www.thepapare.com/slc-t20-league-2018-squads-finalized/ |title=SLC T20 League 2018 squads finalized |work=The Papare |access-date=16 August 2018}}</ref> In December 2018, in the [[2018–19 Premier League Tournament]], he took the best bowling figures in 2018 in a first-class cricket match, with 9 for 53 from 29 overs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thepapare.com/slc-premier-league-28th-december-round-up-report/ |title=Jeevan Mendis picks up record breaking 9/53 |work=The Papare |access-date=29 December 2018}}</ref> He was the leading wicket-taker for Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club in the tournament, with 30 dismissals in five matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=12742;team=3687;type=tournament |title=Premier League Tournament Tier A, 2018/19 - Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club: Batting and bowling averages |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=10 February 2019}}</ref>


In March 2019, he was named in Dambulla's squad for the [[2019 Super Provincial One Day Tournament]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thepapare.com/squads-fixtures-announced-for-slc-provincial-50-overs-tournament-2019/ |title=Squads, Fixtures announced for SLC Provincial 50 Overs Tournament |work=The Papare |accessdate=19 March 2019}}</ref>
In March 2019, he was named in Dambulla's squad for the [[2019 Super Provincial One Day Tournament]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thepapare.com/squads-fixtures-announced-for-slc-provincial-50-overs-tournament-2019/ |title=Squads, Fixtures announced for SLC Provincial 50 Overs Tournament |work=The Papare |access-date=19 March 2019}}</ref>


== International career==
== International career==
Mendis made his international debut in the [[2010 Zimbabwe Tri-Nation Series]] in the 3rd Match on 1 June 2010 against Zimbabwe. He did not get any opportunity to bat as his number didn't come up, but he bowled 4 overs, giving 12 runs, and took two wickets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/zimbabwe-triangular-series-2010-452140/zimbabwe-vs-sri-lanka-3rd-match-452148/full-scorecard |title=3rd Match, Bulawayo, Jun 1 2010, Zimbabwe Triangular Series |access-date=15 February 2018 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> In his second ODI of the series against India, he scored an unbeaten 35 off 35 balls where Sri Lanka won the match by 6 wickets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/zimbabwe-triangular-series-2010-452140/india-vs-sri-lanka-5th-match-452150/match-report |title=Chandimal ton sends India packing |access-date=15 February 2018 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> In the final of the series, he took two wickets against Zimbabwe, and Sri Lanka won the championship comprehensively.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/zimbabwe-triangular-series-2010-452140/zimbabwe-vs-sri-lanka-final-452152/full-scorecard |title=Final, Harare, Jun 9 2010, Zimbabwe Triangular Series |access-date=15 February 2018 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>


In the opening match of [[2012 ICC World Twenty20]] against [[Zimbabwe national cricket team|Zimbabwe]] at [[Hambantota]], he came to the crease at 82/3 after 11.3 overs and scored a 43* from 30 balls, hitting 4 fours and a six and scripted a game-changing 49 ball 94 runs partnership with [[Kumar Sangakkara]] (44 off 26 balls) to help his side reach 182/4. With the ball, he took 3/24 from his 4 overs and ably assisted spin partner [[Ajantha Mendis]], who took a record 6/8 from his 4 overs.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-world-twenty20-2012-13-531597/sri-lanka-vs-zimbabwe-1st-match-group-c-533272/match-report |title=The Mendises script big win for Sri Lanka |access-date=15 February 2018 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> In the same year, he made his highest ODI score of 72 [[Indian cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2012|against India]] on 4 August 2012. However, Sri Lanka lost the match by 20 runs.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/india-tour-of-sri-lanka-2012-564778/sri-lanka-vs-india-5th-odi-564785/full-scorecard |title=5th ODI (D/N), Pallekele, Aug 4 2012, India tour of Sri Lanka |access-date=15 February 2018 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> On 10 November 2012, he achieved his best ODI bowling figures, where he took 3 for 15 [[New Zealand cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2012–13|against New Zealand]] in a rain-affected match in Hambantota. Sri Lanka finally won the match by 7 wickets and Mendis won the man of the match award.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/new-zealand-tour-of-sri-lanka-2012-13-582185/sri-lanka-vs-new-zealand-4th-odi-582190/match-report |title=Bowlers deliver series win for Sri Lanka |access-date=15 February 2018 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>
He debuted in the Zimbabwe Triangular series in the 3rd Match on 1 June 2010. He did not get any opportunity to bat as his number didn't come up, but he bowled 4 overs, giving 12 runs, and took two wickets. He got a chance to bat in his second ODI and scored a decent 35 off 35 balls. He has also played for [[Dhaka Dynamites]] in Bangladesh's [[Bangladesh NCL (National Cricket League) Twenty20|NCL T20 Bangladesh]].


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After three years of break in international arena, Mendis was surprisingly picked up for the Twenty20 International series [[Sri Lankan cricket team in Bangladesh in 2017-18|against Bangladesh]] in February 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22352618/sri-lanka-pick-asitha-fernando-t20-series-jeevan-mendis-returns |title=Sri Lanka pick Asitha for T20 series, Jeevan Mendis returns |access-date=7 February 2018 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He played his comeback match on 15 February 2018 and took two wickets for just 21 runs. Sri Lanka won the match by 6 wickets.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18527/scorecard/1130746 |title=1st T20I (N), Sri Lanka Tour of Bangladesh at Dhaka, Feb 15 2018 |access-date=15 February 2018 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>
In the opening match of T20 World Cup 2012 against [[Zimbabwe national cricket team|Zimbabwe]] at [[Hambantota]], he came to the crease at 82/3 after 11.3 overs and scored a 43* from 30 balls, hitting 4 fours and a six and scripted a game-changing 49 ball 94 runs partnership with [[Kumar Sangakkara]] (44 off 26 balls) to help his side reach 182/4. With the ball, he took 3/24 from his 4 overs and ably assisted spin partner [[Ajantha Mendis]], who took a record 6/8 from his 4 overs.


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In April 2019, he was named in [[2019 Cricket World Cup squads#Sri Lanka|Sri Lanka's squad]] for the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/26550814/lahiru-thirimanne-milinda-siriwardana-jeffrey-vandersay-picked-sri-lanka-world-cup-squad |title=Thirimanne, Siriwardana, Vandersay picked in World Cup squad |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=18 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1187360 |title=Jeevan Mendis, Siriwardana, Vandersay make comebacks in Sri Lanka World Cup squad |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=18 April 2019}}</ref> After lean streak by both bat and ball, he was dropped from the limited over squad following the exit from World Cup.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/niroshan-dickwella-akila-dananjaya-lakshan-sandakan-recalled-for-bangladesh-odis-1195213 |title=Niroshan Dickwella, Akila Dananjaya, Lakshan Sandakan recalled for Bangladesh ODIs |access-date=15 February 2020 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>
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After three years of break in international arena, Mendis was surprisingly picked up for the Twenty20 International series [[Sri Lankan cricket team in Bangladesh in 2017-18|against Bangladesh]] in February 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22352618/sri-lanka-pick-asitha-fernando-t20-series-jeevan-mendis-returns |title=Sri Lanka pick Asitha for T20 series, Jeevan Mendis returns |accessdate=7 February 2018 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He played his comeback match on 15 February 2018 and took two wickets for just 21 runs. Sri Lanka won the match by 6 wickets.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18527/scorecard/1130746 |title=1st T20I (N), Sri Lanka Tour of Bangladesh at Dhaka, Feb 15 2018 |accessdate=15 February 2018 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

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In April 2019, he was named in [[2019 Cricket World Cup squads#Sri Lanka|Sri Lanka's squad]] for the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/26550814/lahiru-thirimanne-milinda-siriwardana-jeffrey-vandersay-picked-sri-lanka-world-cup-squad |title=Thirimanne, Siriwardana, Vandersay picked in World Cup squad |work=ESPN Cricinfo |accessdate=18 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1187360 |title=Jeevan Mendis, Siriwardana, Vandersay make comebacks in Sri Lanka World Cup squad |work=International Cricket Council |accessdate=18 April 2019}}</ref>


==T20 franchise cricket==
==T20 franchise cricket==
In October 2018, he was named in [[Tshwane Spartans]]' squad for the [[2018 Mzansi Super League|first edition]] of the [[Mzansi Super League]] T20 tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/live-mzansi-super-league-player-draft-20181017 |title=Mzansi Super League - full squad lists |work=Sport24 |accessdate=17 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iol.co.za/sport/cricket/domestic/mzansi-super-league-player-draft-the-story-so-far-17521199 |title=Mzansi Super League Player Draft: The story so far |work=Independent Online |accessdate=17 October 2018}}</ref> He was the joint-leading wicket-taker for the team in the tournament, with sixteen dismissals in nine matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=12712;team=6586;type=tournament |title=Mzansi Super League, 2018/19 - Tshwane Spartans: Batting and bowling averages |work=ESPN Cricinfo |accessdate=12 December 2018}}</ref>
In October 2018, he was named in [[Tshwane Spartans]]' squad for the [[2018 Mzansi Super League|first edition]] of the [[Mzansi Super League]] T20 tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sport24.co.za/Cricket/live-mzansi-super-league-player-draft-20181017 |title=Mzansi Super League - full squad lists |work=Sport24 |access-date=17 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iol.co.za/sport/cricket/domestic/mzansi-super-league-player-draft-the-story-so-far-17521199 |title=Mzansi Super League Player Draft: The story so far |work=Independent Online |access-date=17 October 2018}}</ref> He was the joint-leading wicket-taker for the team in the tournament, with sixteen dismissals in nine matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=12712;team=6586;type=tournament |title=Mzansi Super League, 2018/19 - Tshwane Spartans: Batting and bowling averages |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=12 December 2018}}</ref> In November 2019, he was selected to play for the [[Sylhet Thunder]] in the [[2019–20 Bangladesh Premier League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/28105555/tamim-iqbal-team-coach-mohammad-salahuddin-dhaka |title=BPL draft: Tamim Iqbal to team up with coach Mohammad Salahuddin for Dhaka |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=18 November 2019}}</ref>


==References==
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Latest revision as of 05:58, 19 April 2024

Jeevan Mendis
Personal information
Full name
Balapuwaduge Manukulasuriya Amith Jeevan Mendis
Born (1983-01-15) 15 January 1983 (age 41)
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingLeg break
RoleAll-rounder
International information
National side
ODI debut (cap 145)1 June 2010 v Zimbabwe
Last ODI28 June 2019 v South Africa
T20I debut (cap 38)25 July 2011 v England
Last T20I16 March 2018 v Bangladesh
T20I shirt no.88
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2001Bloomfield
2002–2008Sinhalese
2008–presentTamil Union
2008–2010Kandurata
2010Dhaka Division
2011Ruhuna
2012Basnahira Cricket Dundee
2012Sydney Sixers
2013Delhi Daredevils
2013Uthura
2014Yaal Blazers
2014Barbados Tridents
2015, 2017Chittagong Vikings
2016Barisal Bulls
2017Derbyshire
2018/19Tshwane Spartans
2019/20Sylhet Thunder
Career statistics
Competition ODI T20I FC LA
Matches 58 22 161 206
Runs scored 636 208 7,769 3,407
Batting average 18.70 18.91 35.80 23.82
100s/50s 0/1 0/0 21/35 0/16
Top score 72 43* 206* 99*
Balls bowled 1,404 210 16,750 5,532
Wickets 28 12 352 153
Bowling average 43.00 20.75 27.31 28.53
5 wickets in innings 0 0 17 2
10 wickets in match 0 0 2 0
Best bowling 3/15 3/24 6/37 5/12
Catches/stumpings 13/– 7/– 125/– 69/1
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 28 June 2019
Medal record
Men's Cricket
Representing  Sri Lanka
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2014 Incheon Team

Balapuwaduge Manukulasuriya Amith Jeevan Mendis (Sinhala: ජීවන් මෙන්ඩිස්; born 15 January 1983) is a former Sri Lankan professional cricketer, who played limited over internationals. An all-rounder who bowls leg spin, Mendis has represented Sri Lanka in the 2012 World Twenty20 and 2015 World Cup. Domestically, he plays for Tamil Union in Sri Lanka, and he has also played for Derbyshire in England during 2017. Mendis announced his retirement from international cricket on 28 December 2021 and migrated to Australia.[1]

Youth career[edit]

Mendis was born in Colombo and went to S. Thomas' College, Mount Lavinia. A left-handed batsman, he debuted in 2000/01 and the following season captained the Under-19 team to victory in a one-day game. He represented the Sri Lankan A side in 2005. He held the best bowling figures in U19 Cricket World Cup history where he recorded 7/20 v Zimbabwe U19's until his record was surpassed by Australia's Jason Ralston (7/19) at the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, which was then surpassed in the same tournament by Ralston's compatriot Lloyd Pope (who took 8/35).[2] He is the only Sri Lankan to pick up a 7 wicket haul in an U19 match.[3][4]

Domestic career[edit]

Mendis made his Twenty20 debut on 17 August 2004, for Sinhalese Sports Club in the 2004 SLC Twenty20 Tournament.[5] In Sri Lankan domestic cricket, Mendis has played for Tamil Union since the 2008–09 season. During the first half of the 2017 season, he played for Derbyshire in England as an overseas player.[6]

In March 2018, he was named in Kandy's squad for the 2017–18 Super Four Provincial Tournament.[7][8] The following month, he was also named in Kandy's squad for the 2018 Super Provincial One Day Tournament.[9]

In August 2018, he was named in Colombo's squad the 2018 SLC T20 League.[10] In December 2018, in the 2018–19 Premier League Tournament, he took the best bowling figures in 2018 in a first-class cricket match, with 9 for 53 from 29 overs.[11] He was the leading wicket-taker for Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club in the tournament, with 30 dismissals in five matches.[12]

In March 2019, he was named in Dambulla's squad for the 2019 Super Provincial One Day Tournament.[13]

International career[edit]

Mendis made his international debut in the 2010 Zimbabwe Tri-Nation Series in the 3rd Match on 1 June 2010 against Zimbabwe. He did not get any opportunity to bat as his number didn't come up, but he bowled 4 overs, giving 12 runs, and took two wickets.[14] In his second ODI of the series against India, he scored an unbeaten 35 off 35 balls where Sri Lanka won the match by 6 wickets.[15] In the final of the series, he took two wickets against Zimbabwe, and Sri Lanka won the championship comprehensively.[16]

In the opening match of 2012 ICC World Twenty20 against Zimbabwe at Hambantota, he came to the crease at 82/3 after 11.3 overs and scored a 43* from 30 balls, hitting 4 fours and a six and scripted a game-changing 49 ball 94 runs partnership with Kumar Sangakkara (44 off 26 balls) to help his side reach 182/4. With the ball, he took 3/24 from his 4 overs and ably assisted spin partner Ajantha Mendis, who took a record 6/8 from his 4 overs.[17] In the same year, he made his highest ODI score of 72 against India on 4 August 2012. However, Sri Lanka lost the match by 20 runs.[18] On 10 November 2012, he achieved his best ODI bowling figures, where he took 3 for 15 against New Zealand in a rain-affected match in Hambantota. Sri Lanka finally won the match by 7 wickets and Mendis won the man of the match award.[19]

After three years of break in international arena, Mendis was surprisingly picked up for the Twenty20 International series against Bangladesh in February 2018.[20] He played his comeback match on 15 February 2018 and took two wickets for just 21 runs. Sri Lanka won the match by 6 wickets.[21]

In April 2019, he was named in Sri Lanka's squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup.[22][23] After lean streak by both bat and ball, he was dropped from the limited over squad following the exit from World Cup.[24]

T20 franchise cricket[edit]

In October 2018, he was named in Tshwane Spartans' squad for the first edition of the Mzansi Super League T20 tournament.[25][26] He was the joint-leading wicket-taker for the team in the tournament, with sixteen dismissals in nine matches.[27] In November 2019, he was selected to play for the Sylhet Thunder in the 2019–20 Bangladesh Premier League.[28]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Sri Lanka cricketer Jeevan Mendis announces retirement from international cricket". www.crictracker.com. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Jason Ralston claims best bowling figures at ICC U-19 World Cup". The Indian Express. 19 January 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  3. ^ "Match scorecard". CricketArchive. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
  4. ^ "Match scorecard". CricketArchive. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
  5. ^ "1st Round, Colombo, Aug 17 2004, Twenty-20 Tournament". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  6. ^ "Jeevan Mendis: Derbyshire sign Sri Lanka all-rounder". BBC Sport. 28 October 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
  7. ^ "Cricket: Mixed opinions on Provincial tournament". Sunday Times (Sri Lanka). 26 March 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  8. ^ "All you need to know about the SL Super Provincial Tournament". Daily Sports. 26 March 2018. Archived from the original on 27 March 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  9. ^ "SLC Super Provincial 50 over tournament squads and fixtures". The Papare. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  10. ^ "SLC T20 League 2018 squads finalized". The Papare. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
  11. ^ "Jeevan Mendis picks up record breaking 9/53". The Papare. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
  12. ^ "Premier League Tournament Tier A, 2018/19 - Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club: Batting and bowling averages". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
  13. ^ "Squads, Fixtures announced for SLC Provincial 50 Overs Tournament". The Papare. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
  14. ^ "3rd Match, Bulawayo, Jun 1 2010, Zimbabwe Triangular Series". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  15. ^ "Chandimal ton sends India packing". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  16. ^ "Final, Harare, Jun 9 2010, Zimbabwe Triangular Series". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  17. ^ "The Mendises script big win for Sri Lanka". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  18. ^ "5th ODI (D/N), Pallekele, Aug 4 2012, India tour of Sri Lanka". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  19. ^ "Bowlers deliver series win for Sri Lanka". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  20. ^ "Sri Lanka pick Asitha for T20 series, Jeevan Mendis returns". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  21. ^ "1st T20I (N), Sri Lanka Tour of Bangladesh at Dhaka, Feb 15 2018". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  22. ^ "Thirimanne, Siriwardana, Vandersay picked in World Cup squad". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  23. ^ "Jeevan Mendis, Siriwardana, Vandersay make comebacks in Sri Lanka World Cup squad". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  24. ^ "Niroshan Dickwella, Akila Dananjaya, Lakshan Sandakan recalled for Bangladesh ODIs". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  25. ^ "Mzansi Super League - full squad lists". Sport24. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
  26. ^ "Mzansi Super League Player Draft: The story so far". Independent Online. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
  27. ^ "Mzansi Super League, 2018/19 - Tshwane Spartans: Batting and bowling averages". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
  28. ^ "BPL draft: Tamim Iqbal to team up with coach Mohammad Salahuddin for Dhaka". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 18 November 2019.

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