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Jasprit Bumrah 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.
Jasprit Bumrah (India) has 12 T20I runs at avg 2.0 in 100 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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Jasprit Bumrah 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 | Jasprit Bumrah | Virat Kohli |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 26 | 81 |
| Best fantasy score | 74 | 211 |
| Runs | 25 | 889 |
| Strike rate | 166.7 | 149.4 |
| Fours | 4 | 94 |
| Sixes | 1 | 32 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 6 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 2 |
| Highest score | 20 | 139 |
| Wickets | 11 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 7.06 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 2 | 0 |
| Catches | 3 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 3 | 12 |
| Statistic | Jasprit Bumrah | Virat Kohli |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 100 | 125 |
| Runs | 12 | 4188 |
| Batting average | 2.00 | 48.70 |
| Strike rate | 66.7 | 137.0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 38 |
| Wickets | 126 | 4 |
| Bowling average | 18.21 | 51.00 |
| Economy rate | — | 8.05 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Jasprit Bumrah has played 100 T20Is and Virat Kohli 125. Jasprit Bumrah has 12 runs at 2.0 (strike rate 66.7), against 4,188 at 48.7 (137.0) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Jasprit Bumrah 0, Virat Kohli 1. Fifties: 0 and 38. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 126 wickets and Virat Kohli 4 at 8.05; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.
ODI. Jasprit Bumrah has played 91 ODIs and Virat Kohli 315. Jasprit Bumrah has 111 runs at 9.3 (strike rate 64.9), against 15,080 at 59.1 (95.5) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Jasprit Bumrah 0, Virat Kohli 55. Fifties: 0 and 79. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah has 151 wickets and Virat Kohli 5 at 6.16; Jasprit Bumrah has more wickets.
Test. Jasprit Bumrah has played 52 Tests and Virat Kohli 123. Jasprit Bumrah has 348 runs at 6.6 (strike rate 41.3), against 9,230 at 46.9 (55.6) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Jasprit Bumrah 0, Virat Kohli 30. Fifties: 0 and 31. Jasprit Bumrah also bowls: 234 wickets at an economy of 2.77, while Virat Kohli has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 19 July 2026.
What is happening now
The first bowler to hold number one in all three ICC formats
Career: First bowler to be ranked number one in the ICC men's player rankings in Tests, ODIs and T20Is.
Full Bumrah profile →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: Jasprit Bumrah
- Born 6 December 1993. A right-arm fast bowler.
- Average pace about 142 km/h, with a fastest recorded delivery of 153 km/h in the Adelaide Test of 2018.
- Idolised Mitchell Johnson, Wasim Akram and Brett Lee as a young bowler.
- Captained India in Tests and in T20Is.
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.
🧠Quick quiz: Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli
4 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. How did Bumrah teach himself his yorker?
- 2. At which ground did Bumrah bowl his fastest recorded ball, 153 km/h?
- 3. What is Kohli's highest Test score?
- 4. In which year did Kohli retire from Test cricket?
Jasprit Bumrah vs Virat Kohli is one of the most searched cricket comparisons, combining international career stats with IPL fantasy data. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.
Jasprit Bumrah is a specialist bowler for India, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in this season, he has scored a total of 520 fantasy points, averaging 26 pts per game with a best of 74 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 25 runs at a strike rate of 166.7, and has claimed 11 wickets with an economy of 7.06.
International career: Jasprit Bumrah has scored 12 T20I runs in 100 matches at an average of 2.00 internationally. He has also taken 126 T20I wickets at an average of 18.21. He has taken 151 ODI wickets internationally.
Virat Kohli is a specialist batter for India, priced at 10 Cr. Across 20 matches in this season, he has earned 1626 fantasy points, averaging 81 pts per game with a best of 211 pts. He has scored 889 runs at a strike rate of 149.4. He has won 3 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Virat Kohli has scored 15,080 ODI runs in 315 matches at an average of 59.14, with 55 centuries internationally. He has also taken 5 ODI wickets at an average of 136.00 with an economy of 6.16. In T20Is, he has 4,188 runs across 125 matches (avg 48.7).
Batting edge: Virat Kohli leads with the bat this season, making them the better pick if the pitch is expected to be batting-friendly or if the match is being played on a flat track.
Bowling edge: Jasprit Bumrah has been the more impactful bowler this season, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Virat Kohli is the stronger pick right now with an average of 81 pts per game and a best score of 211 pts. The value-for-money metric (points per credit) further reinforces this. Always check this number before finalising your captain or vice-captain choice.
Captaincy Recommendation: Based on recent form, Virat Kohli is the safer captaincy option. However, if the opposition's bowling or batting lineup suits the other player, consider rotating your captain pick. Always check the playing XI, pitch report, and toss result before locking in your captain.
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