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Ayush Shukla vs Virat Kohli: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Ayush Shukla or Virat Kohli?

Ayush Shukla has the edge on the headline numbers: Ayush Shukla leads on T20I bowling (53 wickets). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Ayush Shukla () has 34 T20I runs in 59 matches. Virat Kohli (India) has 4,188 T20I runs at avg 48.7 in 125 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
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Ayush Shukla
· 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
🏏
Ayush Shukla
BOWL
8 cr
Credits
119
Avg Pts
119
Best FP
14.9
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
3
Total Wkts
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Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 India
BAT🏅 3× MOTM
10 cr
Credits
81
Avg Pts
211
Best FP
181.5
Pts/Cr
890
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Ayush Shukla
38 higher avg pts · 119 best fantasy score
🏏 Ayush Shukla
VS
🏏 Virat Kohli
T20I Career Overview
59Matches125
🏏 Batting
34Runs4188
—Batting Avg48.70
—Strike Rate137.04
0Centuries1
0Half-Centuries38
0Sixes 🔴124
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Best Score
122*
🎳 Bowling
53Wickets4
0.00Bowling Avg51.00
—Economy Rate8.05
05-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
1/13
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Ayush Shukla vs Virat Kohli · Stat Comparison Table

Head-to-head numbers at a glance. Higher value is highlighted in green (lower is better for economy and bowling/batting averages).

IPL season stats
StatisticAyush ShuklaVirat Kohli
Matches120
Avg fantasy points11981
Best fantasy score119211
Runs0890
Strike rate0.0150.6
Fours092
Sixes032
Half-centuries (50+)06
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score0139
Wickets30
Economy rate5.750.00
Best spell (wkts)30
Catches010
Total dismissals011
International career · T20I
StatisticAyush ShuklaVirat Kohli
Matches59125
Runs344188
Batting average—48.70
Strike rate—137.0
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)038
Wickets534
Bowling average0.0051.00
Economy rate—8.05

📋 Format by format

T20I. Ayush Shukla has played 59 T20Is and Virat Kohli 125. Ayush Shukla has 34 runs, against 4,188 at 48.7 (137.0) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Ayush Shukla 0, Virat Kohli 1. Fifties: 0 and 38. With the ball, Ayush Shukla has 53 wickets and Virat Kohli 4 at 8.05; Ayush Shukla has more wickets.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Ayush Shukla
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Virat Kohli
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Ayush Shukla
119 avg pts · 119 best · 0 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Virat Kohli
Captaining Ayush Shukla gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

What is happening now

Virat Kohli

Most ODI centuries in history and a 2026 IPL champion with Bengaluru

IPL 2026: 675 runs at a strike rate of 165.9 in 16 innings. Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Gujarat Titans by six wickets in the final at Ahmedabad.

Full Kohli profile →

Did you know: Virat Kohli

  • Born 5 November 1988. Former captain of India in all formats.
  • Most centuries in ODIs and the second-most in international cricket, with 86: 55 in ODIs, 30 in Tests and 1 in T20Is.
  • Test highest score of 254 not out.
  • ODI highest score of 183.
Full Virat Kohli profile →

🧠Quick quiz: Ayush Shukla and Virat Kohli

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📝 T20I Career Comparison

Ayush Shukla vs Virat Kohli · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: He has also taken 53 T20I wickets.

T20I career: Virat Kohli has scored 4,188 T20I runs in 125 matches at an average of 48.70, with 1 century. He has also taken 4 T20I wickets at an average of 51.00 with an economy of 8.05.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Ayush Shukla is the stronger pick with an average of 119 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats, Ayush Shukla or Virat Kohli?

Based on recent data, Ayush Shukla has the edge with a higher average of 119 fantasy points per game. Virat Kohli leads in runs scored (890 runs). Overall Ayush Shukla is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Ayush Shukla vs Virat Kohli: who is a better fantasy captain?

Ayush Shukla is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 119 pts per game with a best score of 211 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate, Ayush Shukla or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has the superior batting strike rate this season (150.6), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Ayush Shukla and Virat Kohli?

Ayush Shukla costs 8 Cr and Virat Kohli costs 10 Cr in current fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have Ayush Shukla and Virat Kohli won?

Ayush Shukla has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Virat Kohli has won 3 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Ayush Shukla or Virat Kohli in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Ayush Shukla is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions: if are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for India. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Ayush Shukla or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more T20I runs: Ayush Shukla has 34 in 59 matches and Virat Kohli has 4,188 in 125 (average 48.7).
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