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JJ Smit vs Virat Kohli — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — JJ Smit or Virat Kohli?

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.

JJ Smit () has 1,299 T20I runs at avg 33.3 in 74 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
🏏
JJ Smit
· 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
🏏
JJ Smit
AR
8 cr
Credits
28
Avg Pts
44
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
18
Total Runs
2
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
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Virat Kohli
53 higher avg pts · 211 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 JJ Smit
VS
🏏 Virat Kohli
T20I Career Overview
74Matches125
🏏 Batting
1299Runs4188
33.31Batting Avg48.70
145.46Strike Rate137.04
1Centuries1
4Half-Centuries38
78Sixes 🔴124
111*
Best Score
122*
🎳 Bowling
76Wickets4
16.53Bowling Avg51.00
6.85Economy Rate8.05
15-Wkt Hauls0
6/10
Best Figures
1/13
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

JJ Smit 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
StatisticJJ SmitVirat Kohli
Matches320
Avg fantasy points2881
Best fantasy score44211
Runs18890
Strike rate180.0150.6
Fours092
Sixes232
Half-centuries (50+)06
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score9139
Wickets20
Economy rate12.070.00
Best spell (wkts)10
Catches110
Total dismissals111
International career — T20I
StatisticJJ SmitVirat Kohli
Matches74125
Runs12994188
Batting average33.3148.70
Strike rate145.5137.0
Centuries (100+)11
Half-centuries (50+)438
Wickets764
Bowling average16.5351.00
Economy rate6.858.05
Five-wicket hauls10

📋 Format by format

T20I. JJ Smit has played 74 T20Is and Virat Kohli 125. JJ Smit has 1,299 runs at 33.3 (strike rate 145.5), against 4,188 at 48.7 (137.0) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: JJ Smit 1, Virat Kohli 1. Fifties: 4 and 38. With the ball, JJ Smit has 76 wickets at an economy of 6.85 and Virat Kohli 4 at 8.05; JJ Smit has more wickets.

ODI. JJ Smit has played 57 ODIs and Virat Kohli 315. JJ Smit has 1,022 runs at 22.7 (strike rate 74.5), against 15,080 at 59.1 (95.5) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: JJ Smit 0, Virat Kohli 55. Fifties: 2 and 79. With the ball, JJ Smit has 61 wickets at an economy of 4.23 and Virat Kohli 5 at 6.16; JJ Smit has more wickets.

Test. JJ Smit has played 2 Tests and Virat Kohli 123. JJ Smit has 16 runs at 8.0 (strike rate 35.6), against 9,230 at 46.9 (55.6) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: JJ Smit 0, Virat Kohli 30. Fifties: 0 and 31.

International numbers up to 31 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 JJ Smit
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
🏏 Virat Kohli
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Virat Kohli
81 avg pts · 211 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 🏏 JJ Smit
Captaining Virat Kohli gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: JJ Smit has scored 1,299 T20I runs in 74 matches at an average of 33.31, with 1 century. He has also taken 76 T20I wickets at an average of 16.53 with an economy of 6.85.

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 — JJ Smit 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.

JJ Smit 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 — JJ Smit or Virat Kohli?

JJ Smit has the superior batting strike rate this season (180.0), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between JJ Smit and Virat Kohli?

JJ Smit 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 JJ Smit and Virat Kohli won?

JJ Smit 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 JJ Smit 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 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, JJ Smit or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more T20I runs: JJ Smit has 1,299 in 74 matches (average 33.3) and Virat Kohli has 4,188 in 125 (average 48.7).

Who has the better T20I strike rate?

JJ Smit scores faster in T20Is: JJ Smit strikes at 145.5 and Virat Kohli at 137.0.

Who has more ODI runs, JJ Smit or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more ODI runs: JJ Smit has 1,022 in 57 matches (average 22.7) and Virat Kohli has 15,080 in 315 (average 59.1).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Virat Kohli scores faster in ODIs: JJ Smit strikes at 74.5 and Virat Kohli at 95.5.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, JJ Smit or Virat Kohli?

JJ Smit has more ODI wickets: JJ Smit has 61 at an average of 22.7 and Virat Kohli has 5 at 136.0.

Who has more Test runs, JJ Smit or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more Test runs: JJ Smit has 16 in 2 matches (average 8.0) and Virat Kohli has 9,230 in 123 (average 46.9).
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