⚔️HEAD-TO-HEAD
Faf du Plessis vs Virat Kohli — International Fantasy Cricket 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.
Faf du Plessis (Rotterdam Dockers) has 1,487 T20I runs at avg 35.4 in 49 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
Faf du Plessis 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 | Faf du Plessis | Virat Kohli |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 10 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 81 | 84 |
| Best fantasy score | 169 | 211 |
| Runs | 449 | 918 |
| Strike rate | 139.4 | 151.0 |
| Fours | 45 | 94 |
| Sixes | 11 | 33 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 5 | 6 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 2 |
| Highest score | 83 | 139 |
| Catches | 9 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 10 | 11 |
| Statistic | Faf du Plessis | Virat Kohli |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 49 | 125 |
| Runs | 1487 | 4188 |
| Batting average | 35.40 | 48.70 |
| Strike rate | 134.0 | 137.0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 10 | 38 |
| Wickets | 0 | 4 |
| Bowling average | — | 51.00 |
| Economy rate | 2.25 | 8.05 |
Faf du Plessis vs Virat Kohli — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Faf du Plessis has scored 1,487 T20I runs in 49 matches at an average of 35.40, with 1 century.
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 84 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.
SETTLE IT IN A GAME
Numbers only get you so far. Pick a side — Faf du Plessis or Virat Kohli — and see who actually delivers.
Found an issue or have a suggestion? Contact us — we’d love to hear from you.