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Craig Overton vs Virat Kohli — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Craig Overton or Virat Kohli?

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

Craig Overton (Trent Rockets) has 68 ODI runs at avg 22.7 in 7 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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Craig Overton
🚀 TR · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
🏏
Craig Overton
🚀 Trent Rockets
AR
8.5 cr
Credits
53
Avg Pts
114
Best FP
56.2
Pts/Cr
35
Total Runs
8
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
🏏 Virat Kohli
28 higher avg pts · 211 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Craig Overton
VS
🏏 Virat Kohli
T20I Career Overview
—Matches125
🏏 Batting
—Runs4188
—Batting Avg48.70
—Strike Rate137.04
—Centuries1
—Half-Centuries38
—Sixes 🔴124
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Best Score
122*
🎳 Bowling
—Wickets4
—Bowling Avg51.00
—Economy Rate8.05
—5-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
1/13
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Craig Overton 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
StatisticCraig OvertonVirat Kohli
Matches920
Avg fantasy points5381
Best fantasy score114211
Runs35890
Strike rate250.0150.6
Fours292
Sixes232
Half-centuries (50+)06
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score20139
Wickets80
Economy rate7.920.00
Best spell (wkts)30
Catches1010
Total dismissals1011
International career — ODI
StatisticCraig OvertonVirat Kohli
Matches7315
Runs6815080
Batting average22.6759.14
Strike rate89.595.5
Centuries (100+)055
Half-centuries (50+)079
Wickets55
Bowling average58.20136.00
Economy rate5.676.16

📋 Format by format

ODI. Craig Overton has played 7 ODIs and Virat Kohli 315. Craig Overton has 68 runs at 22.7 (strike rate 89.5), against 15,080 at 59.1 (95.5) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Craig Overton 0, Virat Kohli 55. Fifties: 0 and 79. With the ball, Craig Overton has 5 wickets at an economy of 5.67 and Virat Kohli 5 at 6.16 while Craig Overton is more economical.

Test. Craig Overton has played 8 Tests and Virat Kohli 123. Craig Overton has 182 runs at 15.2 (strike rate 43.9), against 9,230 at 46.9 (55.6) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Craig Overton 0, Virat Kohli 30. Fifties: 0 and 31. Craig Overton also bowls: 21 wickets at an economy of 3.10, while Virat Kohli has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Craig Overton
✓ 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: 🏏 Craig Overton
Captaining Virat Kohli gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

Craig Overton does not have T20I career data recorded yet.

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 — Craig Overton 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.

Craig Overton 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 — Craig Overton or Virat Kohli?

Craig Overton has the superior batting strike rate this season (250.0), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Craig Overton and Virat Kohli?

Craig Overton costs 8.5 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 Craig Overton and Virat Kohli won?

Craig Overton 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 Craig Overton 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 Trent Rockets 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 ODI runs, Craig Overton or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more ODI runs: Craig Overton has 68 in 7 matches (average 22.7) and Virat Kohli has 15,080 in 315 (average 59.1).

Who has more Test runs, Craig Overton or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more Test runs: Craig Overton has 182 in 8 matches (average 15.2) and Virat Kohli has 9,230 in 123 (average 46.9).
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