⚔️HEAD-TO-HEAD

David Payne vs Virat Kohli — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — David Payne or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has the edge on the headline numbers: Virat Kohli leads on ODI bowling (4 wickets, avg 51.0). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

David Payne (Sunrisers Hyderabad) has 0 ODI runs in 1 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
🏏
David Payne
🌅 SRH · 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
🏏
David Payne
🌅 Sunrisers Hyderabad
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
8 cr
Credits
38
Avg Pts
114
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
12
Total Runs
7
Total Wkts
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Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 India
BAT🏅 3× MOTM
10 cr
Credits
81
Avg Pts
211
Best FP
154.7
Pts/Cr
890
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Virat Kohli
43 higher avg pts · 211 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 David Payne
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

David Payne 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
StatisticDavid PayneVirat Kohli
Matches820
Avg fantasy points3881
Best fantasy score114211
Runs12890
Strike rate85.7150.6
Fours092
Sixes032
Half-centuries (50+)06
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score10139
Wickets70
Economy rate8.770.00
Best spell (wkts)30
Catches010
Total dismissals011
International career — ODI
StatisticDavid PayneVirat Kohli
Matches1315
Runs015080
Batting average—59.14
Strike rate—95.5
Centuries (100+)055
Half-centuries (50+)079
Wickets15
Bowling average38.00136.00
Economy rate4.226.16

📋 Format by format

ODI. David Payne has played 1 ODI and Virat Kohli 315. David Payne has 0 runs, against 15,080 at 59.1 (95.5) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: David Payne 0, Virat Kohli 55. Fifties: 0 and 79. With the ball, David Payne has 1 wickets at an economy of 4.22 and Virat Kohli 5 at 6.16; Virat Kohli has more wickets while David Payne is more economical.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

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

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

David Payne 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 — David Payne 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.

David Payne 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 — David Payne 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 David Payne and Virat Kohli?

David Payne 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 David Payne and Virat Kohli won?

David Payne 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 David Payne 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 Sunrisers Hyderabad 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, David Payne or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more ODI runs: David Payne has 0 in 1 matches and Virat Kohli has 15,080 in 315 (average 59.1).
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