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Keemo Paul vs Virat Kohli — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Keemo Paul 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.

Keemo Paul (West Indies) has 187 T20I runs at avg 20.8 in 23 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
🏏
Keemo Paul
🏏 WI · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
🏏
Keemo Paul
🏏 West Indies
AR
8.5 cr
Credits
39
Avg Pts
103
Best FP
0.9
Pts/Cr
51
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
42 higher avg pts · 211 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Keemo Paul
VS
🏏 Virat Kohli
T20I Career Overview
23Matches125
🏏 Batting
187Runs4188
20.78Batting Avg48.70
124.67Strike Rate137.04
0Centuries1
0Half-Centuries38
10Sixes 🔴124
29
Best Score
122*
🎳 Bowling
25Wickets4
28.00Bowling Avg51.00
—Economy Rate8.05
15-Wkt Hauls0
5/15
Best Figures
1/13
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Keemo Paul 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
StatisticKeemo PaulVirat Kohli
Matches320
Avg fantasy points3981
Best fantasy score103211
Runs51890
Strike rate98.1150.6
Fours592
Sixes032
Half-centuries (50+)06
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score44139
Wickets20
Economy rate9.690.00
Best spell (wkts)20
Catches010
Total dismissals011
International career — T20I
StatisticKeemo PaulVirat Kohli
Matches23125
Runs1874188
Batting average20.7848.70
Strike rate124.7137.0
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)038
Wickets254
Bowling average28.0051.00
Economy rate—8.05
Five-wicket hauls10

📋 Format by format

T20I. Keemo Paul has played 23 T20Is and Virat Kohli 125. Keemo Paul has 187 runs at 20.8 (strike rate 124.7), against 4,188 at 48.7 (137.0) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Keemo Paul 0, Virat Kohli 1. Fifties: 0 and 38. With the ball, Keemo Paul has 25 wickets and Virat Kohli 4 at 8.05; Keemo Paul has more wickets.

ODI. Keemo Paul has played 30 ODIs and Virat Kohli 315. Keemo Paul has 320 runs at 21.3 (strike rate 100.3), against 15,080 at 59.1 (95.5) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Keemo Paul 0, Virat Kohli 55. Fifties: 0 and 79. With the ball, Keemo Paul has 34 wickets and Virat Kohli 5 at 6.16; Keemo Paul has more wickets.

Test. Keemo Paul has played 3 Tests and Virat Kohli 123. Keemo Paul has 96 runs at 16.0 (strike rate 81.4), against 9,230 at 46.9 (55.6) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Keemo Paul 0, Virat Kohli 30. Fifties: 0 and 31. Keemo Paul also bowls: 6 wickets at an economy of 3.32, while Virat Kohli has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

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

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

T20I career: Keemo Paul has scored 187 T20I runs in 23 matches at an average of 20.78. He has also taken 25 T20I wickets at an average of 28.00.

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 — Keemo Paul 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.

Keemo Paul 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 — Keemo Paul 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 Keemo Paul and Virat Kohli?

Keemo Paul 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 Keemo Paul and Virat Kohli won?

Keemo Paul 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 Keemo Paul 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 West Indies 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, Keemo Paul or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more T20I runs: Keemo Paul has 187 in 23 matches (average 20.8) and Virat Kohli has 4,188 in 125 (average 48.7).

Who has the better T20I strike rate?

Virat Kohli scores faster in T20Is: Keemo Paul strikes at 124.7 and Virat Kohli at 137.0.

Who has more ODI runs, Keemo Paul or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more ODI runs: Keemo Paul has 320 in 30 matches (average 21.3) and Virat Kohli has 15,080 in 315 (average 59.1).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Keemo Paul scores faster in ODIs: Keemo Paul strikes at 100.3 and Virat Kohli at 95.5.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Keemo Paul or Virat Kohli?

Keemo Paul has more ODI wickets: Keemo Paul has 34 at an average of 36.4 and Virat Kohli has 5 at 136.0.

Who has more Test runs, Keemo Paul or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more Test runs: Keemo Paul has 96 in 3 matches (average 16.0) and Virat Kohli has 9,230 in 123 (average 46.9).
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