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Dinesh Chandimal vs Virat Kohli: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
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.
Dinesh Chandimal (Sri Lanka) has 1,066 T20I runs at avg 19.4 in 69 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.
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Dinesh Chandimal 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).
| Statistic | Dinesh Chandimal | Virat Kohli |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 39 | 81 |
| Best fantasy score | 124 | 211 |
| Runs | 281 | 889 |
| Strike rate | 81.9 | 149.4 |
| Fours | 27 | 94 |
| Sixes | 7 | 32 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 6 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 2 |
| Highest score | 97 | 139 |
| Catches | 3 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 3 | 12 |
| Statistic | Dinesh Chandimal | Virat Kohli |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 69 | 125 |
| Runs | 1066 | 4188 |
| Batting average | 19.38 | 48.70 |
| Strike rate | 104.0 | 137.0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 6 | 38 |
| Wickets | 0 | 4 |
| Bowling average | — | 51.00 |
| Economy rate | — | 8.05 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Dinesh Chandimal has played 69 T20Is and Virat Kohli 125. Dinesh Chandimal has 1,066 runs at 19.4 (strike rate 104.0), against 4,188 at 48.7 (137.0) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Dinesh Chandimal 0, Virat Kohli 1. Fifties: 6 and 38.
ODI. Dinesh Chandimal has played 157 ODIs and Virat Kohli 315. Dinesh Chandimal has 3,854 runs at 31.9 (strike rate 74.2), against 15,080 at 59.1 (95.5) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Dinesh Chandimal 4, Virat Kohli 55. Fifties: 24 and 79. Virat Kohli also bowls: 5 wickets at an economy of 6.16, while Dinesh Chandimal has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Dinesh Chandimal has played 92 Tests and Virat Kohli 123. Dinesh Chandimal has 6,530 runs at 43.5, against 9,230 at 46.9 (55.6) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Dinesh Chandimal 16, Virat Kohli 30. Fifties: 36 and 31.
International numbers up to 19 July 2026.
What is happening now
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.
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Dinesh Chandimal vs Virat Kohli · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Dinesh Chandimal has scored 1,066 T20I runs in 69 matches at an average of 19.38, with 6 half-centuries.
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.
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