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Gus Atkinson vs Virat Kohli: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better — Gus Atkinson or Virat Kohli?

Gus Atkinson has the edge on the headline numbers: Gus Atkinson leads on T20I bowling (6 wickets). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Gus Atkinson (England) has 10 T20I runs in 4 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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Gus Atkinson
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
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Gus Atkinson
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
AR🌏 OS
8.5 cr
Credits
73
Avg Pts
238
Best FP
171.4
Pts/Cr
208
Total Runs
34
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
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Virat Kohli
8 higher avg pts · 211 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Gus Atkinson
VS
🏏 Virat Kohli
T20I Career Overview
4Matches125
🏏 Batting
10Runs4188
—Batting Avg48.70
—Strike Rate137.04
0Centuries1
0Half-Centuries38
0Sixes 🔴124
8*
Best Score
122*
🎳 Bowling
6Wickets4
0.00Bowling Avg51.00
—Economy Rate8.05
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/20
Best Figures
1/13
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Gus Atkinson 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
StatisticGus AtkinsonVirat Kohli
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points7381
Best fantasy score238211
Runs208890
Strike rate52.1150.6
Fours2492
Sixes132
Half-centuries (50+)16
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score52139
Wickets340
Economy rate4.530.00
Best spell (wkts)70
Catches1010
Total dismissals1111
International career — T20I
StatisticGus AtkinsonVirat Kohli
Matches4125
Runs104188
Batting average—48.70
Strike rate—137.0
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)038
Wickets64
Bowling average0.0051.00
Economy rate—8.05

📋 Format by format

T20I. Gus Atkinson has played 4 T20Is and Virat Kohli 125. Gus Atkinson has 10 runs, against 4,188 at 48.7 (137.0) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Gus Atkinson 0, Virat Kohli 1. Fifties: 0 and 38. With the ball, Gus Atkinson has 6 wickets and Virat Kohli 4 at 8.05; Gus Atkinson has more wickets.

ODI. Gus Atkinson has played 16 ODIs and Virat Kohli 315. Gus Atkinson has 157 runs at 19.6, against 15,080 at 59.1 (95.5) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Gus Atkinson 0, Virat Kohli 55. Fifties: 0 and 79. With the ball, Gus Atkinson has 21 wickets and Virat Kohli 5 at 6.16; Gus Atkinson has more wickets.

Test. Gus Atkinson has played 21 Tests and Virat Kohli 123. Gus Atkinson has 587 runs at 19.6, against 9,230 at 46.9 (55.6) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Gus Atkinson 1, Virat Kohli 30. Fifties: 0 and 31. Gus Atkinson also bowls: 83 wickets, while Virat Kohli has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

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

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

T20I career: He has also taken 6 T20I wickets.

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 — Gus Atkinson 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.

Gus Atkinson 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 238 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 — Gus Atkinson 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 Gus Atkinson and Virat Kohli?

Gus Atkinson 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 Gus Atkinson and Virat Kohli won?

Gus Atkinson 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 Gus Atkinson 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 England 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, Gus Atkinson or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more T20I runs: Gus Atkinson has 10 in 4 matches and Virat Kohli has 4,188 in 125 (average 48.7).

Who has more ODI runs, Gus Atkinson or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more ODI runs: Gus Atkinson has 157 in 16 matches (average 19.6) and Virat Kohli has 15,080 in 315 (average 59.1).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Gus Atkinson or Virat Kohli?

Gus Atkinson has more ODI wickets: Gus Atkinson has 21 at an average of 33.7 and Virat Kohli has 5 at 136.0.

Who has more Test runs, Gus Atkinson or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more Test runs: Gus Atkinson has 587 in 21 matches (average 19.6) and Virat Kohli has 9,230 in 123 (average 46.9).
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