<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Kamindu Mendis News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news on player Kamindu Mendis. All the latest 2026 Cricket articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Kamindu Mendis News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:54:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/cricket/player/kamindu_mendis" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:03:22 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[ICC T20 World Cup | New Zealand show Sri Lanka exit door with clinical 61-run win]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 61 runs in a 2026 T20 World Cup match in Colombo on Wednesday. Rachin Ravindra’s all-round show and skipper Mitchell Santner’s stunning cameo with the bat helped the Kiwis power to their first win in the Super Eights while eliminating the co-hosts from the tournament.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/feb/26/sl-vs-nz-ravindra-and-santner-power-kiwis-to-big-win-over-sri-lanka-in-super-eight-contest?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/feb/26/sl-vs-nz-ravindra-and-santner-power-kiwis-to-big-win-over-sri-lanka-in-super-eight-contest?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Venkateswaran N]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:03:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/Rachin_ravindra_Tom_Latham_NZ_vs_NED_CWC.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SL vs IRE | Kamindu heroics punish sloppy Ireland as hobbling Hasaranga leads Lanka to victory in opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka recovered well from being put in an Irish spin chokehold at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday to secure a 20-run win in their T20 World Cup opener. Kamindu Mendis'19-ball 44 proved pivotal in taking the hosts to 163, before Wanindu Hasaranga scalped three while battling hamstring troubles.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/feb/08/sl-vs-ire-kamindu-heroics-punish-sloppy-ireland-as-hobbling-hasaranga-leads-lanka-to-victory-in-opener?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2026/feb/08/sl-vs-ire-kamindu-heroics-punish-sloppy-ireland-as-hobbling-hasaranga-leads-lanka-to-victory-in-opener?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gantavya Adukia]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:20:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/Wanindu_Hasaranga_SL_vs_IRE_WT20.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Super Four, Match 3 (A2 vs B1) – Asia Cup 2025 (23 September, Abu Dhabi)]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a crucial Super Four match, Pakistan faced Sri Lanka needing a win to keep their final hopes alive, while Sri Lanka looked to bounce back after earlier setbacks.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2025/sep/24/pakistan-vs-sri-lanka-super-four-match-3-a-2-vs-b-1?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2025/sep/24/pakistan-vs-sri-lanka-super-four-match-3-a-2-vs-b-1?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:45:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/pakistan-vs-sri-lanka-super-four-match-3-a2-vs-b1.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[India vs Sri Lanka, Preview | Super Four Match 6 will look to dominate after strong wins in the last round]]></title><description><![CDATA[India and Sri Lanka meet in Super Four Match 6 of the Asia Cup 2025.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2025/sep/23/super-four-match-6-will-look-to-dominate-after-strong-wins-in-the-last-round?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2025/sep/23/super-four-match-6-will-look-to-dominate-after-strong-wins-in-the-last-round?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:51:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/India-vs-Sri-Lanka-Preview.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team Pakistan vs Team Sri Lanka, Preview | Super Four Match 3 will look to dominate after strong group stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan and Sri Lanka meet in Match 3 of the Super Four stage in the Asia Cup 2025.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2025/sep/22/super-four-match-3-will-look-to-dominate-after-strong-group-stage?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2025/sep/22/super-four-match-3-will-look-to-dominate-after-strong-group-stage?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:14:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/super-four-match-3-will-look-to-dominate-after-strong-group-stage.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 11th Match, Group B – Asia Cup 2025 (18 September, Abu Dhabi)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka faced Afghanistan in a crucial final group fixture. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2025/sep/19/sri-lanka-vs-afghanistan-11-th-match-group-b?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2025/sep/19/sri-lanka-vs-afghanistan-11-th-match-group-b?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:26:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/sri-lanka-vs-afghanistan-11th-match-group-b.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ZIM vs SL, Review | Sri Lanka take 1-0 lead after nervy four-wicket win in Harare ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by four wickets in the first T20I at the Harare Sports Club on Wednesday. Brian Bennett and Richard Ngarava gave the hosts a chance of an upset until Kamindu Mendis spoiled the fun with a fiery knock to help the Lankans take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2025/sep/04/zim-vs-sl-review-kamindu-mendis-rescues-lankan-lions-with-crucial-knock-at-death?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2025/sep/04/zim-vs-sl-review-kamindu-mendis-rescues-lankan-lions-with-crucial-knock-at-death?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:16:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/Pathum_Nissanka_Kusal_Mendis_SL_vs_BAN_SLC.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[CSK vs SRH | Twitter goes berserk as Kamindu Mendis comes up with a Superman effort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catches win matches, they say and Kamindu Mendis once again proved it right during the CSK vs SRH match in IPL 2025 in Chennai on Friday. The Sri Lankan all-rounder plucked the ball out of thin air in a stupendous effort to dismiss Dewald Brewis sending shock waves among the viewers.
]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2025/apr/25/csk-vs-srh-twitter-goes-berserk-as-kamindu-mendis-comes-up-with-a-superman-effort?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2025/apr/25/csk-vs-srh-twitter-goes-berserk-as-kamindu-mendis-comes-up-with-a-superman-effort?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:59:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/Kamindu_Mendis_CSKvsSRH_IPL_2025.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Brook rises to number two in Test rankings surpassing Jaiswal to inch closer to the top spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Brook has climbed to a career-high ranking and secured the second spot in the latest ICC Test batting rankings. Brook surpassed India's Yashasvi Jaiswal, thanks to his exceptional performance against New Zealand in the recently concluded series, and inched closer to Joe Root’s number-one spot.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/dec/04/harry-brook-rises-to-number-two-in-test-rankings-surpassing-jaiswal-to-inch-closer-to-the-top-spot?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/dec/04/harry-brook-rises-to-number-two-in-test-rankings-surpassing-jaiswal-to-inch-closer-to-the-top-spot?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Debayan Sinha]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:58:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/harry_Brook_ENG_vs_AUS_Headingley_England_Cricket-1000x1000.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SL vs NZ | Kamindu Mendis' heroics and Jayasuriya's mastery seal Sri Lanka's whitewash over Kiwis ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka achieved a triumphant victory by an innings and 154 runs against New Zealand at Galle. The batting lineup was led by stellar centuries from Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, and Kusal Mendis, while Prabath Jayasuriya's nine-wicket haul dismantled the Kiwis, forcing a follow-on.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/29/sl-vs-nz-kamindu-mendis-heroics-and-jayasuriyas-mastery-seal-sri-lankas-whitewash-over-kiwis?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/29/sl-vs-nz-kamindu-mendis-heroics-and-jayasuriyas-mastery-seal-sri-lankas-whitewash-over-kiwis?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Debayan Sinha]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 29 Sep 2024 08:58:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/388141-1000x1000.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SL vs NZ | Mendis duo's centuries dominate Kiwis as Sri Lanka charge into day three]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka leads by 580 runs at the end of the second day in the last Test against New Zealand. Kamindu Mendis’ 182* and Kusal Mendis 106* steered the hosts to 602 runs in the first wicket before Asitha Fernando and Prabath Jayasuriya scalped a wicket each to keep the Kiwis under pressure.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/27/sl-vs-nz-mendis-duos-centuries-dominate-kiwis-as-sri-lanka-charge-into-day-three?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/27/sl-vs-nz-mendis-duos-centuries-dominate-kiwis-as-sri-lanka-charge-into-day-three?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Arijit Kundu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:46:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/388093-1000x1000.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SL vs NZ | Twitter and Kamindu dejected as de Silva takes leaf out of Dravid’s declaration book costing double ton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tactics are a part and parcel of cricket contests and it’s necessary for outwitting the opposition. However, Dhananjaya de Silva’s weird tactics to declare early cost Kamindu Mendis his maiden double century in Test cricket on the second day of the second Test against New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/27/sl-vs-nz-twitter-and-kamindu-dejected-as-de-silva-takes-leaf-out-of-dravids-declaration-book-costing-double-ton?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/27/sl-vs-nz-twitter-and-kamindu-dejected-as-de-silva-takes-leaf-out-of-dravids-declaration-book-costing-double-ton?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Arijit Kundu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:13:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/kamindu_mendis-1000x1000.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rishabh Pant rockets to sixth in ICC rankings as Rohit, Kohli slip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rishabh Pant has surged into the ICC Test batting rankings, securing the sixth spot. Joining him, Indian batter Shubman Gill and all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin also climbed the rankings after scoring centuries in the opening match of the World Test Championship series against Bangladesh in Chennai.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/25/rishabh-pant-rockets-to-sixth-in-icc-rankings-as-rohit-kohli-slip?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/25/rishabh-pant-rockets-to-sixth-in-icc-rankings-as-rohit-kohli-slip?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Debayan Sinha]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:59:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/rishabh%20pant_indvseng-1000x1000.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SL vs NZ | William O'Rourke fifer and Latham-Williamson's synergy put the Kiwis in commanding position]]></title><description><![CDATA[William O'Rourke's five-wicket haul led to Sri Lanka being dismissed for 305 runs on Day 2. The Kiwis had a strong start, with notable contributions from Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Kane Williamson, and a stand between Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell ended the day at 255/4, trailing by 50 runs.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/19/sl-vs-nz-william-o-rourke-fifer-and-latham-williamsons-synergy-put-the-kiwis-in-commanding-position?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/19/sl-vs-nz-william-o-rourke-fifer-and-latham-williamsons-synergy-put-the-kiwis-in-commanding-position?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Debayan Sinha]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:31:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/387659-1000x1000.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ENG vs SL | Twitter reacts to Dhananjaya-Kamindu resilience shine amidst bowlers day out in London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lankan bowlers were brilliant despite luck denying them chances at the first hour on the day. With Ollie Pope getting dismissed on 154, England’s tally ended at 325 before their bowlers picked up five quick wickets in the second session until Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis stood tall.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/07/eng-vs-sl-twitter-reacts-to-dhananjaya-kamindu-resilience-shine-amidst-bowlers-day-out-in-london?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/07/eng-vs-sl-twitter-reacts-to-dhananjaya-kamindu-resilience-shine-amidst-bowlers-day-out-in-london?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Arijit Kundu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 07 Sep 2024 17:32:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/dhananjaya%20de%20silva_sl-350x350.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[‌ENG vs SL | Twitter reacts to valiant Kamindu overshadowed by English pacers and Atkinson ton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gus Atkinson got off to his maiden First Class century, that too at the Lords, steering England to 427 runs first innings total. But Sri Lankan batters were nowhere near their best except for Kamindu Mendis’ 74 helping them avoid follow as the hosts lead by 256 runs at the end of the second day.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/aug/30/eng-vs-sl-twitter-reacts-to-valiant-kamindu-overshadowed-by-english-pacers-and-atkinson-ton?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/aug/30/eng-vs-sl-twitter-reacts-to-valiant-kamindu-overshadowed-by-english-pacers-and-atkinson-ton?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Arijit Kundu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 17:43:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/atkinson_england-350x350.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ENG vs SL | Twitter reacts to chase master Root eclipse Lankan grit to gain series lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kamindu Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal’s gritty knocks were overshadowed by Joe Root and Jamie Smith’s impactful knocks coupled with England’s first innings lead. They chased down a 205-run target with five wickets in hand, leading the three-match series by 1-0 before heading to London.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/aug/24/eng-vs-sl-twitter-reacts-to-chase-master-root-eclipse-lankan-grit-to-gain-series-lead?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/aug/24/eng-vs-sl-twitter-reacts-to-chase-master-root-eclipse-lankan-grit-to-gain-series-lead?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 24 Aug 2024 18:21:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/joe%20root_eng_tes_versus_sl.webp-350x350.webp" length="0" type="image/webp-350x350"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[LPL 2024 | Samarawickrama’s heroics in vain as Kamindu-Shanaka partnership crushes Colombo Strikers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kandy Falcons beat Colombo Strikers by two wickets in the Eliminator game.The Strikers' top and middle order faltered with the bat but Sadeera Samarawickrama’s 62 off 45 helped them cruise to 159/8 in 20 overs whereas a 62-run stand between Dasun Shanaka and Kamindu Mendis sealed the deal for Kandy.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/jul/18/lpl-2024-samarawickramas-heroics-in-vain-as-kamindu-shanaka-partnership-crushes-colombo-strikers?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/jul/18/lpl-2024-samarawickramas-heroics-in-vain-as-kamindu-shanaka-partnership-crushes-colombo-strikers?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:46:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/384581-1000x1000.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 World Cup 2021 | Theekshana, Jayawickrama named in Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mystery spinner Maheesh Theekshana, who starred on his international debut last week, has been named in Sri Lanka's 15-member T20 World Cup squad, alongside left-arm spinner Praveen Jayawickrama and top-order batsman Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Meanwhile, former captain Angelo Mathews misses out.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/sep/12/t-20-world-cup-2021-theekshana-jayawickrama-named-in-sri-lankas-t-20-world-cup-squad?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/sep/12/t-20-world-cup-2021-theekshana-jayawickrama-named-in-sri-lankas-t-20-world-cup-squad?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2021 08:17:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gc-y81/articles/Cricket_1/maheesh_theekshana_icctwitter1.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item></channel></rss>