Who is better, Shanaka or Mendis?
Dasun Shanaka leads with a GOAT score of 50.9 against 50.8 for Kamindu Mendis — a gap of 0.1 points on GOAT Rank's weighted model.
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Shanaka vs Mendis
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ShanakaWinner
50.9Shanaka wins: Longevity, Honours, Statistics
Mendis
50.8Mendis wins: Dominance, Peak
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Verdict
Weighted GOAT score
🏳️ Dasun Shanaka
50.9
Shanaka leads in 3 of 5 weighted categories.
1. Dasun Shanaka
2. Kamindu Mendis
Category breakdown
Season form · Centuries per year
Career timeline · Centuries per year
Cumulative output season by season — the shape of each career against the other.
GOAT pace tracker
Career stage · GOAT pace
Through year 5 · Centuries per year1. 🏳️ Kamindu Mendis5 years played · career day 2,5561,657 runs
Setting the pace at this stage
2. 🏳️ Dasun Shanaka5 years played · career day 1,825889 runs
-46.3% vs Mendis at the same stage
| Ghost race · career day | 30 | 100 | 365 | 1000 | 1825 | 3650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏳️ Shanaka | 0 | 0 | 7 | 193 | 889 | 2,673 |
| 🏳️ Mendis | 0 | 0 | 24 | 83 | 264 | 2,385 |
Careers are aligned from debut; the first 5 year periods are measured against the same career window.
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GOAT Rank · the data
Shanaka50.9
Mendis50.8
FAQ
Where does Mendis beat Shanaka?
Mendis scores higher on peak, dominance. Shanaka leads on honours, statistics, longevity.
How is the Shanaka vs Mendis score calculated?
Both are scored on peak, dominance, honours, statistics, longevity within their sport. Shanaka: 50.9, Mendis: 50.8.
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