Kamindu Mendis Bowls Both Left & Right-Arm in Bizarre IPL Over: Sri Lankan all-rounder Kamindu Mendis created a unique moment in IPL history during SunRisers Hyderabad’s match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, showcasing his rare ability to bowl with both arms in the same over. The ambidextrous bowler, making his IPL debut, delivered a fascinating mix of left-arm and right-arm spin that culminated in the key wicket of KKR’s half-centurion Angkrish Raghuvanshi (50 off 32 balls). Social media erupted with amazement as Mendis seamlessly switched bowling styles mid-over, a skill seldom seen at the professional level.
Despite Mendis’ breakthrough, KKR posted a competitive 200/6 thanks to explosive late-innings hitting from Venkatesh Iyer (60 off 29) and Rinku Singh (32* off 17), who plundered 91 runs from the final seven overs. Rinku’s brutal assault on SRH captain Pat Cummins in the 19th over – where he smashed 4,6,4,4,2,1 – proved particularly devastating. The innings recovery came after early struggles that saw KKR reduced to 17/2, with openers Quinton de Kock and Sunil Narine falling cheaply before Rahane (38) and Raghuvanshi stabilized the innings.
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Mendis’ ambidextrous bowling adds an intriguing tactical dimension to SRH’s attack. While switch-hitting has become common in modern batting, genuine two-handed bowlers remain cricket’s rarest breed. The 26-year-old Sri Lankan international, who has played 54 matches across formats for his country, demonstrated why he’s considered one of the game’s most innovative talents. As SRH chase 201 for victory, all eyes will be on whether Mendis gets more opportunities to showcase his extraordinary skill that has already become one of the talking points of IPL 2025.
