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Mark Adair vs Virat Kohli: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Mark Adair 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.

Mark Adair (Belfast Wolves) has 844 T20I runs at avg 15.3 in 100 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
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Mark Adair
🐺 BW · 8 cr
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PLAYER 2
🏏
Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
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Mark Adair
🐺 Belfast Wolves
BOWL🏅 1× MOTM
8 cr
Credits
59
Avg Pts
124
Best FP
109.8
Pts/Cr
61
Total Runs
19
Total Wkts
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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
26 higher avg pts · 211 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Mark Adair
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🏏 Virat Kohli
T20I Career Overview
100Matches125
🏏 Batting
844Runs4188
15.35Batting Avg48.70
—Strike Rate137.04
0Centuries1
1Half-Centuries38
39Sixes 🔴124
72
Best Score
122*
🎳 Bowling
142Wickets4
19.80Bowling Avg51.00
—Economy Rate8.05
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/13
Best Figures
1/13
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Mark Adair 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
StatisticMark AdairVirat Kohli
Matches1520
Avg fantasy points5985
Best fantasy score124211
Runs61932
Strike rate91.0148.9
Fours598
Sixes133
Half-centuries (50+)07
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score15139
Wickets190
Economy rate6.400.00
Best spell (wkts)30
Catches911
Total dismissals1112
International career · T20I
StatisticMark AdairVirat Kohli
Matches100125
Runs8444188
Batting average15.3548.70
Strike rate—137.0
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)138
Wickets1424
Bowling average19.8051.00
Economy rate—8.05

📋 Format by format

T20I. Mark Adair has played 100 T20Is and Virat Kohli 125. Mark Adair has 844 runs at 15.3, against 4,188 at 48.7 (137.0) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Mark Adair 0, Virat Kohli 1. Fifties: 1 and 38. With the ball, Mark Adair has 142 wickets and Virat Kohli 4 at 8.05; Mark Adair has more wickets.

ODI. Mark Adair has played 57 ODIs and Virat Kohli 315. Mark Adair has 488 runs at 16.8, against 15,080 at 59.1 (95.5) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Mark Adair 0, Virat Kohli 55. Fifties: 0 and 79. With the ball, Mark Adair has 77 wickets and Virat Kohli 5 at 6.16; Mark Adair has more wickets.

Test. Mark Adair has played 8 Tests and Virat Kohli 123. Mark Adair has 397 runs at 33.1 (strike rate 71.4), against 9,230 at 46.9 (55.6) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Mark Adair 0, Virat Kohli 30. Fifties: 2 and 31. Mark Adair also bowls: 28 wickets, while Virat Kohli has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Mark Adair
✓ 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: 🏏 Mark Adair
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

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

T20I career: Mark Adair has scored 844 T20I runs in 100 matches at an average of 15.35, with 1 half-century. She has also taken 142 T20I wickets at an average of 19.80.

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, Mark Adair 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.

Mark Adair 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, Mark Adair 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 Mark Adair and Virat Kohli?

Mark Adair 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 Mark Adair and Virat Kohli won?

Mark Adair 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 Mark Adair 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 Belfast Wolves 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, Mark Adair or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more T20I runs: Mark Adair has 844 in 100 matches (average 15.3) and Virat Kohli has 4,188 in 125 (average 48.7).

Who has more ODI runs, Mark Adair or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more ODI runs: Mark Adair has 488 in 57 matches (average 16.8) and Virat Kohli has 15,080 in 315 (average 59.1).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Mark Adair or Virat Kohli?

Mark Adair has more ODI wickets: Mark Adair has 77 at an average of 33.1 and Virat Kohli has 5 at 136.0.

Who has more Test runs, Mark Adair or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more Test runs: Mark Adair has 397 in 8 matches (average 33.1) and Virat Kohli has 9,230 in 123 (average 46.9).
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