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Brendan Taylor vs Virat Kohli: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Brendan Taylor 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.

Brendan Taylor (Zimbabwe) has 1,216 T20I runs at avg 24.3 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
🏏
Brendan Taylor
🇿🇼 ZIM · 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
🏏
Brendan Taylor
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
🧤 WK
8 cr
Credits
45
Avg Pts
120
Best FP
33.6
Pts/Cr
141
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
36 higher avg pts · 211 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Brendan Taylor
VS
🏏 Virat Kohli
T20I Career Overview
59Matches125
🏏 Batting
1216Runs4188
24.32Batting Avg48.70
—Strike Rate137.04
1Centuries1
6Half-Centuries38
21Sixes 🔴124
123
Best Score
122*
🎳 Bowling
1Wickets4
17.00Bowling Avg51.00
3.40Economy Rate8.05
05-Wkt Hauls0
2/36
Best Figures
1/13
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Brendan Taylor 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
StatisticBrendan TaylorVirat Kohli
Matches620
Avg fantasy points4581
Best fantasy score120211
Runs141890
Strike rate76.2150.6
Fours1492
Sixes032
Half-centuries (50+)16
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score81139
Catches610
Total dismissals711
International career · T20I
StatisticBrendan TaylorVirat Kohli
Matches59125
Runs12164188
Batting average24.3248.70
Strike rate—137.0
Centuries (100+)11
Half-centuries (50+)638
Wickets14
Bowling average17.0051.00
Economy rate3.408.05

📋 Format by format

T20I. Brendan Taylor has played 59 T20Is and Virat Kohli 125. Brendan Taylor has 1,216 runs at 24.3, against 4,188 at 48.7 (137.0) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 1, Virat Kohli 1. Fifties: 6 and 38.

ODI. Brendan Taylor has played 210 ODIs and Virat Kohli 315. Brendan Taylor has 6,756 runs at 35.0 (strike rate 77.5), against 15,080 at 59.1 (95.5) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 11, Virat Kohli 55. Fifties: 39 and 79. With the ball, Brendan Taylor has 9 wickets at an economy of 6.15 and Virat Kohli 5 at 6.16; Brendan Taylor has more wickets.

Test. Brendan Taylor has played 37 Tests and Virat Kohli 123. Brendan Taylor has 2,420 runs at 35.6, against 9,230 at 46.9 (55.6) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Brendan Taylor 6, Virat Kohli 30. Fifties: 12 and 31.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Brendan Taylor
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: 🏏 Brendan Taylor
Captaining Virat Kohli gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

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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 →

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📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: Brendan Taylor has scored 1,216 T20I runs in 59 matches at an average of 24.32, with 1 century. He has also taken 1 T20I wickets at an average of 17.00 with an economy of 3.40.

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, Brendan Taylor 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.

Brendan Taylor 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, Brendan Taylor 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 Brendan Taylor and Virat Kohli?

Brendan Taylor 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 Brendan Taylor and Virat Kohli won?

Brendan Taylor 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 Brendan Taylor 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 Zimbabwe 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, Brendan Taylor or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more T20I runs: Brendan Taylor has 1,216 in 59 matches (average 24.3) and Virat Kohli has 4,188 in 125 (average 48.7).

Who has more ODI runs, Brendan Taylor or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more ODI runs: Brendan Taylor has 6,756 in 210 matches (average 35.0) and Virat Kohli has 15,080 in 315 (average 59.1).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Virat Kohli scores faster in ODIs: Brendan Taylor strikes at 77.5 and Virat Kohli at 95.5.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Brendan Taylor or Virat Kohli?

Brendan Taylor has more ODI wickets: Brendan Taylor has 9 at an average of 45.1 and Virat Kohli has 5 at 136.0.

Who has more Test runs, Brendan Taylor or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more Test runs: Brendan Taylor has 2,420 in 37 matches (average 35.6) and Virat Kohli has 9,230 in 123 (average 46.9).
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