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Blair Tickner vs Virat Kohli: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better — Blair Tickner or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has the edge on the headline numbers: Virat Kohli leads on T20I batting (4,188 runs, avg 48.7). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Blair Tickner (New Zealand) has 11 T20I runs at avg 5.5 in 18 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
🏏
Blair Tickner
🇳🇿 NZ · 7.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
🏏
Blair Tickner
🇳🇿 New Zealand
BOWL🌏 OS
7.5 cr
Credits
8
Avg Pts
8
Best FP
1.1
Pts/Cr
4
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
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
🏏 Virat Kohli
73 higher avg pts · 211 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Blair Tickner
VS
🏏 Virat Kohli
T20I Career Overview
18Matches125
🏏 Batting
11Runs4188
5.50Batting Avg48.70
47.83Strike Rate137.04
0Centuries1
0Half-Centuries38
0Sixes 🔴124
5*
Best Score
122*
🎳 Bowling
19Wickets4
28.21Bowling Avg51.00
9.43Economy Rate8.05
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/27
Best Figures
1/13
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Blair Tickner 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
StatisticBlair TicknerVirat Kohli
Matches120
Avg fantasy points881
Best fantasy score8211
Runs4890
Strike rate66.7150.6
Fours092
Sixes032
Half-centuries (50+)06
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score4139
Economy rate7.000.00
Catches010
Total dismissals011
International career — T20I
StatisticBlair TicknerVirat Kohli
Matches18125
Runs114188
Batting average5.5048.70
Strike rate47.8137.0
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)038
Wickets194
Bowling average28.2151.00
Economy rate9.438.05

📋 Format by format

T20I. Blair Tickner has played 18 T20Is and Virat Kohli 125. Blair Tickner has 11 runs at 5.5 (strike rate 47.8), against 4,188 at 48.7 (137.0) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Blair Tickner 0, Virat Kohli 1. Fifties: 0 and 38. With the ball, Blair Tickner has 19 wickets at an economy of 9.43 and Virat Kohli 4 at 8.05; Blair Tickner has more wickets while Virat Kohli is more economical.

ODI. Blair Tickner has played 18 ODIs and Virat Kohli 315. Blair Tickner has 53 runs at 13.3 (strike rate 76.8), against 15,080 at 59.1 (95.5) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Blair Tickner 0, Virat Kohli 55. Fifties: 0 and 79. With the ball, Blair Tickner has 29 wickets at an economy of 6.39 and Virat Kohli 5 at 6.16; Blair Tickner has more wickets while Virat Kohli is more economical.

Test. Blair Tickner has played 6 Tests and Virat Kohli 123. Blair Tickner has 17 runs at 17.0 (strike rate 26.6), against 9,230 at 46.9 (55.6) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Blair Tickner 0, Virat Kohli 30. Fifties: 0 and 31. Blair Tickner also bowls: 22 wickets at an economy of 4.02, while Virat Kohli has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Blair Tickner
Evenly matched
🏏 Virat Kohli
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Virat Kohli
81 avg pts · 211 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Blair Tickner
Captaining Virat Kohli gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Blair Tickner vs Virat Kohli — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Blair Tickner has scored 11 T20I runs in 18 matches at an average of 5.50. He has also taken 19 T20I wickets at an average of 28.21 with an economy of 9.43.

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, Virat Kohli is the stronger pick with an average of 81 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 — Blair Tickner or Virat Kohli?

Based on recent data, Virat Kohli has the edge with a higher average of 81 fantasy points per game. Virat Kohli leads in runs scored (890 runs). Overall Virat Kohli is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Blair Tickner vs Virat Kohli — who is a better fantasy captain?

Virat Kohli is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 81 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 — Blair Tickner 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 Blair Tickner and Virat Kohli?

Blair Tickner costs 7.5 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 Blair Tickner and Virat Kohli won?

Blair Tickner 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 Blair Tickner or Virat Kohli in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Virat Kohli is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if New Zealand 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, Blair Tickner or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more T20I runs: Blair Tickner has 11 in 18 matches (average 5.5) and Virat Kohli has 4,188 in 125 (average 48.7).

Who has more ODI runs, Blair Tickner or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more ODI runs: Blair Tickner has 53 in 18 matches (average 13.3) and Virat Kohli has 15,080 in 315 (average 59.1).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Blair Tickner or Virat Kohli?

Blair Tickner has more ODI wickets: Blair Tickner has 29 at an average of 31.5 and Virat Kohli has 5 at 136.0.

Who has more Test runs, Blair Tickner or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more Test runs: Blair Tickner has 17 in 6 matches (average 17.0) and Virat Kohli has 9,230 in 123 (average 46.9).
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