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Chamika Karunaratne vs Virat Kohli — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Chamika Karunaratne 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.

Chamika Karunaratne (Galle Gallants) has 308 T20I runs at avg 16.2 in 45 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
🏏
Chamika Karunaratne
🐘 GG · 7.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
🏏
Chamika Karunaratne
🐘 Galle Gallants
AR🏅 1× MOTM
7.5 cr
Credits
44
Avg Pts
133
Best FP
69.9
Pts/Cr
257
Total Runs
1
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
37 higher avg pts · 211 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Chamika Karunaratne
VS
🏏 Virat Kohli
T20I Career Overview
45Matches125
🏏 Batting
308Runs4188
16.21Batting Avg48.70
—Strike Rate137.04
0Centuries1
0Half-Centuries38
11Sixes 🔴124
31
Best Score
122*
🎳 Bowling
24Wickets4
39.21Bowling Avg51.00
8.19Economy Rate8.05
05-Wkt Hauls0
2/22
Best Figures
1/13
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Chamika Karunaratne 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
StatisticChamika KarunaratneVirat Kohli
Matches1220
Avg fantasy points4481
Best fantasy score133211
Runs257890
Strike rate152.1150.6
Fours1992
Sixes1432
Half-centuries (50+)26
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score72139
Wickets10
Economy rate10.670.00
Best spell (wkts)10
Catches710
Total dismissals711
International career — T20I
StatisticChamika KarunaratneVirat Kohli
Matches45125
Runs3084188
Batting average16.2148.70
Strike rate—137.0
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)038
Wickets244
Bowling average39.2151.00
Economy rate8.198.05

📋 Format by format

T20I. Chamika Karunaratne has played 45 T20Is and Virat Kohli 125. Chamika Karunaratne has 308 runs at 16.2, against 4,188 at 48.7 (137.0) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Chamika Karunaratne 0, Virat Kohli 1. Fifties: 0 and 38. With the ball, Chamika Karunaratne has 24 wickets at an economy of 8.19 and Virat Kohli 4 at 8.05; Chamika Karunaratne has more wickets while Virat Kohli is more economical.

ODI. Chamika Karunaratne has played 26 ODIs and Virat Kohli 315. Chamika Karunaratne has 451 runs at 25.1 (strike rate 78.4), against 15,080 at 59.1 (95.5) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Chamika Karunaratne 0, Virat Kohli 55. Fifties: 1 and 79. With the ball, Chamika Karunaratne has 24 wickets at an economy of 5.76 and Virat Kohli 5 at 6.16; Chamika Karunaratne has more wickets.

Test. Chamika Karunaratne has played 1 Test and Virat Kohli 123. Chamika Karunaratne has 22 runs at 22.0 (strike rate 51.2), against 9,230 at 46.9 (55.6) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Chamika Karunaratne 0, Virat Kohli 30. Fifties: 0 and 31.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

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

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

T20I career: Chamika Karunaratne has scored 308 T20I runs in 45 matches at an average of 16.21. He has also taken 24 T20I wickets at an average of 39.21 with an economy of 8.19.

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 — Chamika Karunaratne 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.

Chamika Karunaratne 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 — Chamika Karunaratne or Virat Kohli?

Chamika Karunaratne has the superior batting strike rate this season (152.1), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Chamika Karunaratne and Virat Kohli?

Chamika Karunaratne 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 Chamika Karunaratne and Virat Kohli won?

Chamika Karunaratne has won 1 Man of the Match award and Virat Kohli has won 3 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Chamika Karunaratne 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 Galle Gallants 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, Chamika Karunaratne or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more T20I runs: Chamika Karunaratne has 308 in 45 matches (average 16.2) and Virat Kohli has 4,188 in 125 (average 48.7).

Who has more ODI runs, Chamika Karunaratne or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more ODI runs: Chamika Karunaratne has 451 in 26 matches (average 25.1) and Virat Kohli has 15,080 in 315 (average 59.1).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Virat Kohli scores faster in ODIs: Chamika Karunaratne strikes at 78.4 and Virat Kohli at 95.5.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Chamika Karunaratne or Virat Kohli?

Chamika Karunaratne has more ODI wickets: Chamika Karunaratne has 24 at an average of 31.9 and Virat Kohli has 5 at 136.0.

Who has more Test runs, Chamika Karunaratne or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more Test runs: Chamika Karunaratne has 22 in 1 matches (average 22.0) and Virat Kohli has 9,230 in 123 (average 46.9).
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