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Josh Philippe vs Virat Kohli: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better — Josh Philippe 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.

Josh Philippe (MI London) has 186 T20I runs at avg 12.4 in 17 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
🏏
Josh Philippe
🔵 MIL · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
🏏
Josh Philippe
🔵 MI London
🧤 WK
8.5 cr
Credits
4
Avg Pts
4
Best FP
0.5
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
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
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Virat Kohli
77 higher avg pts · 211 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Josh Philippe
VS
🏏 Virat Kohli
T20I Career Overview
17Matches125
🏏 Batting
186Runs4188
12.40Batting Avg48.70
108.14Strike Rate137.04
0Centuries1
0Half-Centuries38
5Sixes 🔴124
45
Best Score
122*
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets4
—Bowling Avg51.00
—Economy Rate8.05
05-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
1/13
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Josh Philippe 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
StatisticJosh PhilippeVirat Kohli
Matches120
Avg fantasy points481
Best fantasy score4211
Runs0890
Strike rate0.0150.6
Fours092
Sixes032
Half-centuries (50+)06
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score0139
Catches010
Total dismissals011
International career — T20I
StatisticJosh PhilippeVirat Kohli
Matches17125
Runs1864188
Batting average12.4048.70
Strike rate108.1137.0
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)038
Wickets04
Bowling average—51.00
Economy rate—8.05

📋 Format by format

T20I. Josh Philippe has played 17 T20Is and Virat Kohli 125. Josh Philippe has 186 runs at 12.4 (strike rate 108.1), against 4,188 at 48.7 (137.0) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Philippe 0, Virat Kohli 1. Fifties: 0 and 38.

ODI. Josh Philippe has played 4 ODIs and Virat Kohli 315. Josh Philippe has 102 runs at 25.5 (strike rate 86.4), against 15,080 at 59.1 (95.5) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Philippe 0, Virat Kohli 55. Fifties: 0 and 79. Virat Kohli also bowls: 5 wickets at an economy of 6.16, while Josh Philippe has not taken a ODI wicket.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

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

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

T20I career: Josh Philippe has scored 186 T20I runs in 17 matches at an average of 12.40.

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 — Josh Philippe 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.

Josh Philippe 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 — Josh Philippe 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 Josh Philippe and Virat Kohli?

Josh Philippe 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 Josh Philippe and Virat Kohli won?

Josh Philippe 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 Josh Philippe 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 MI London 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, Josh Philippe or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more T20I runs: Josh Philippe has 186 in 17 matches (average 12.4) and Virat Kohli has 4,188 in 125 (average 48.7).

Who has the better T20I strike rate?

Virat Kohli scores faster in T20Is: Josh Philippe strikes at 108.1 and Virat Kohli at 137.0.

Who has more ODI runs, Josh Philippe or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more ODI runs: Josh Philippe has 102 in 4 matches (average 25.5) and Virat Kohli has 15,080 in 315 (average 59.1).
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