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Liam Dawson vs Virat Kohli: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Liam Dawson 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.

Liam Dawson (England) has 79 T20I runs at avg 11.3 in 39 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
🏏
Liam Dawson
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
🏏
Liam Dawson
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
BOWL🏅 1× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
61
Avg Pts
144
Best FP
144.9
Pts/Cr
98
Total Runs
28
Total Wkts
🏏
Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 India
BAT🏅 3× MOTM
10 cr
Credits
85
Avg Pts
211
Best FP
195.3
Pts/Cr
932
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Virat Kohli
24 higher avg pts · 211 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Liam Dawson
VS
🏏 Virat Kohli
T20I Career Overview
39Matches125
🏏 Batting
79Runs4188
11.29Batting Avg48.70
114.49Strike Rate137.04
0Centuries1
0Half-Centuries38
2Sixes 🔴124
34
Best Score
122*
🎳 Bowling
40Wickets4
22.73Bowling 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

Liam Dawson 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
StatisticLiam DawsonVirat Kohli
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points6185
Best fantasy score144211
Runs98932
Strike rate81.7148.9
Fours898
Sixes233
Half-centuries (50+)17
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score68139
Wickets280
Economy rate6.580.00
Best spell (wkts)40
Catches511
Total dismissals712
International career · T20I
StatisticLiam DawsonVirat Kohli
Matches39125
Runs794188
Batting average11.2948.70
Strike rate114.5137.0
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)038
Wickets404
Bowling average22.7351.00
Economy rate—8.05

📋 Format by format

T20I. Liam Dawson has played 39 T20Is and Virat Kohli 125. Liam Dawson has 79 runs at 11.3 (strike rate 114.5), against 4,188 at 48.7 (137.0) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Liam Dawson 0, Virat Kohli 1. Fifties: 0 and 38. With the ball, Liam Dawson has 40 wickets and Virat Kohli 4 at 8.05; Liam Dawson has more wickets.

ODI. Liam Dawson has played 11 ODIs and Virat Kohli 315. Liam Dawson has 133 runs at 19.0 (strike rate 83.7), against 15,080 at 59.1 (95.5) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Liam Dawson 0, Virat Kohli 55. Fifties: 1 and 79. With the ball, Liam Dawson has 12 wickets and Virat Kohli 5 at 6.16; Liam Dawson has more wickets.

Test. Liam Dawson has played 4 Tests and Virat Kohli 123. Liam Dawson has 110 runs at 22.0 (strike rate 42.0), against 9,230 at 46.9 (55.6) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Liam Dawson 0, Virat Kohli 30. Fifties: 1 and 31. Liam Dawson also bowls: 8 wickets at an economy of 2.93, while Virat Kohli has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Liam Dawson
✓ 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
85 avg pts · 211 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Liam Dawson
Captaining Virat Kohli gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

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Virat Kohli

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: 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.
Full Virat Kohli profile →

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📝 T20I Career Comparison

Liam Dawson vs Virat Kohli · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Liam Dawson has scored 79 T20I runs in 39 matches at an average of 11.29. He has also taken 40 T20I wickets at an average of 22.73.

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 85 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, Liam Dawson or Virat Kohli?

Based on recent data, Virat Kohli has the edge with a higher average of 85 fantasy points per game. Virat Kohli leads in runs scored (932 runs). Overall Virat Kohli is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Liam Dawson vs Virat Kohli: who is a better fantasy captain?

Virat Kohli is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 85 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, Liam Dawson or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has the superior batting strike rate this season (148.9), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Liam Dawson and Virat Kohli?

Liam Dawson 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 Liam Dawson and Virat Kohli won?

Liam Dawson has won 1 Man of the Match award and Virat Kohli has won 3 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Liam Dawson 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, Liam Dawson or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more T20I runs: Liam Dawson has 79 in 39 matches (average 11.3) and Virat Kohli has 4,188 in 125 (average 48.7).

Who has more ODI runs, Liam Dawson or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more ODI runs: Liam Dawson has 133 in 11 matches (average 19.0) and Virat Kohli has 15,080 in 315 (average 59.1).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Virat Kohli scores faster in ODIs: Liam Dawson strikes at 83.7 and Virat Kohli at 95.5.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Liam Dawson or Virat Kohli?

Liam Dawson has more ODI wickets: Liam Dawson has 12 at an average of 36.6 and Virat Kohli has 5 at 136.0.

Who has more Test runs, Liam Dawson or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more Test runs: Liam Dawson has 110 in 4 matches (average 22.0) and Virat Kohli has 9,230 in 123 (average 46.9).
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