Searching "Jofra Archer vs Virat Kohli" usually means you want a straight answer: who is better right now, and who should you captain in fantasy cricket? This guide summarises what matters, then links to CricketDream's live head-to-head comparison with full career numbers across formats.
Quick answer: who is better?
There is no single winner across every format and role. Jofra Archer and Virat Kohli are express pace vs elite batting. The fair comparison splits T20I, ODI, Test (where applicable) and recent IPL form, then weighs what you actually need: runs, wickets, strike rate or fantasy points.
What to compare before picking a captain
- Recent form (last 5–10 innings) vs career average
- Strike rate / economy in the format you are playing fantasy for
- Venue and opposition if the match is today
- Role ceiling: an opener faces more balls; a bowler peaks on wicket hauls
Jofra Archer vs Virat Kohli: international numbers side by side
Career figures are up to 2026-08-27, taken from completed international matches only.
T20I record
Jofra Archer has played 51 T20Is and Virat Kohli 125. Jofra Archer has 129 runs at 11.7 (strike rate 150.0), against 4,188 at 48.7 (137.0) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Jofra Archer 0, Virat Kohli 1. Fifties: 0 and 38. With the ball, Jofra Archer has 68 wickets and Virat Kohli 4 at 8.05; Jofra Archer has more wickets.
ODI record
Jofra Archer has played 42 ODIs and Virat Kohli 315. Jofra Archer has 221 runs at 17.0 (strike rate 119.5), against 15,080 at 59.1 (95.5) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Jofra Archer 0, Virat Kohli 55. Fifties: 0 and 79. With the ball, Jofra Archer has 71 wickets and Virat Kohli 5 at 6.16; Jofra Archer has more wickets.
Test record
Jofra Archer has played 23 Tests and Virat Kohli 123. Jofra Archer has 364 runs at 12.1, against 9,230 at 46.9 (55.6) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Jofra Archer 0, Virat Kohli 30. Fifties: 1 and 31. Jofra Archer also bowls: 83 wickets, while Virat Kohli has not taken a Test wicket.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is better: Jofra Archer or Virat Kohli?
Open the live comparison at /compare/jofra-archer-vs-virat-kohli for side-by-side T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats. Numbers update from CricketDream's player database, use the format tabs to see who leads in the discipline you care about.
Who should I captain in fantasy: Jofra Archer or Virat Kohli?
Captain the player with the higher ceiling for today's format and venue. If one is an all-rounder with bat-and-ball points, they often outscore a pure batter on a helpful pitch. Check the compare page's IPL fantasy averages when the match is a franchise game.
Who has more T20I runs, Jofra Archer or Virat Kohli?
Virat Kohli has more T20I runs: Jofra Archer has 129 in 51 matches (average 11.7) and Virat Kohli has 4,188 in 125 (average 48.7).
Who has more ODI runs, Jofra Archer or Virat Kohli?
Virat Kohli has more ODI runs: Jofra Archer has 221 in 42 matches (average 17.0) and Virat Kohli has 15,080 in 315 (average 59.1).
Who has the better ODI strike rate?
Jofra Archer scores faster in ODIs: Jofra Archer strikes at 119.5 and Virat Kohli at 95.5.
Who has taken more ODI wickets, Jofra Archer or Virat Kohli?
Jofra Archer has more ODI wickets: Jofra Archer has 71 at an average of 26.4 and Virat Kohli has 5 at 136.0.
Who has more Test runs, Jofra Archer or Virat Kohli?
Virat Kohli has more Test runs: Jofra Archer has 364 in 23 matches (average 12.1) and Virat Kohli has 9,230 in 123 (average 46.9).
See every stat for Jofra Archer vs Virat Kohli: batting, bowling and fantasy points.
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