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Marcus Stoinis vs Virat Kohli — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Marcus Stoinis (Punjab Kings) averages 39 fantasy pts per match. Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 82 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Marcus Stoinis 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 | Marcus Stoinis | Virat Kohli |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 12 | 16 |
| Avg fantasy points | 39 | 82 |
| Best fantasy score | 121 | 206 |
| Runs | 216 | 675 |
| Strike rate | 180.0 | 165.8 |
| Fours | 23 | 73 |
| Sixes | 11 | 25 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 1 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 62 | 105 |
| Wickets | 2 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 12.56 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 1 | 0 |
| Catches | 1 | 9 |
| Total dismissals | 2 | 9 |
| Statistic | Marcus Stoinis | Virat Kohli |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 85 | 118 |
| Runs | 1388 | 3969 |
| Batting average | 31.55 | 48.40 |
| Strike rate | 148.9 | 136.1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 6 | 37 |
| Wickets | 52 | 4 |
| Bowling average | 24.85 | 51.00 |
| Economy rate | 8.80 | 8.05 |
Marcus Stoinis 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.
Marcus Stoinis is a all-rounder for Punjab Kings, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 12 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 465 fantasy points, averaging 39 pts per game with a best of 121 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 216 IPL runs at a strike rate of 180, and has claimed 2 IPL wickets with an economy of 12.56.
International career: Marcus Stoinis has scored 1,388 T20I runs in 85 matches at an average of 31.55, with 6 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 52 T20I wickets at an average of 24.85 with an economy of 8.80. In ODIs, he has 1,489 runs across 69 matches (avg 27.1).
Virat Kohli is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 11 Cr. Across 16 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1317 fantasy points, averaging 82 pts per game with a best of 206 pts. He has scored 675 IPL runs at a strike rate of 165.8. He has won 3 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Virat Kohli has scored 14,675 ODI runs in 308 matches at an average of 58.70, with 54 centuries internationally. He has also taken 5 ODI wickets at an average of 136.00 with an economy of 6.16. In TESTs, he has 9,230 runs across 123 matches (avg 46.9).
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: Marcus Stoinis has been the more impactful bowler in IPL 2026, 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 82 pts per game and a best score of 206 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 IPL 2026 season 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.
Stats are updated after every IPL 2026 match. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool or check the Fantasy Leaderboard to see how top managers are building their teams.
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