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Meg Lanning vs Virat Kohli — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Meg Lanning 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.

Meg Lanning (Manchester Super Giants Women) has 3,405 T20I runs at avg 36.6 in 132 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
🏏
Meg Lanning
⚡ MSGW · 9.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
🏏
Meg Lanning
⚡ Manchester Super Giants Women
BAT
9.5 cr
Credits
45
Avg Pts
101
Best FP
32.8
Pts/Cr
143
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
36 higher avg pts · 211 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Meg Lanning
VS
🏏 Virat Kohli
T20I Career Overview
132Matches125
🏏 Batting
3405Runs4188
36.61Batting Avg48.70
117.41Strike Rate137.04
2Centuries1
15Half-Centuries38
46Sixes 🔴124
133*
Best Score
122*
🎳 Bowling
4Wickets4
9.75Bowling Avg51.00
6.50Economy Rate8.05
05-Wkt Hauls0
2/17
Best Figures
1/13
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Meg Lanning 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
StatisticMeg LanningVirat Kohli
Matches720
Avg fantasy points4581
Best fantasy score101211
Runs143890
Strike rate120.2150.6
Fours1592
Sixes232
Half-centuries (50+)06
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score43139
Catches710
Total dismissals911
International career — T20I
StatisticMeg LanningVirat Kohli
Matches132125
Runs34054188
Batting average36.6148.70
Strike rate117.4137.0
Centuries (100+)21
Half-centuries (50+)1538
Wickets44
Bowling average9.7551.00
Economy rate6.508.05

📋 Format by format

T20I. Meg Lanning has played 132 T20Is and Virat Kohli 125. Meg Lanning has 3,405 runs at 36.6 (strike rate 117.4), against 4,188 at 48.7 (137.0) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Meg Lanning 2, Virat Kohli 1. Fifties: 15 and 38.

ODI. Meg Lanning has played 104 ODIs and Virat Kohli 315. Meg Lanning has 4,602 runs at 53.5 (strike rate 92.2), against 15,080 at 59.1 (95.5) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Meg Lanning 15, Virat Kohli 55. Fifties: 21 and 79. With the ball, Meg Lanning has 1 wickets at an economy of 5.18 and Virat Kohli 5 at 6.16; Virat Kohli has more wickets while Meg Lanning is more economical.

Test. Meg Lanning has played 6 Tests and Virat Kohli 123. Meg Lanning has 345 runs at 31.4 (strike rate 44.6), against 9,230 at 46.9 (55.6) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Meg Lanning 0, Virat Kohli 30. Fifties: 2 and 31.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

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

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

T20I career: Meg Lanning has scored 3,405 T20I runs in 132 matches at an average of 36.61, with 2 centuries. She has also taken 4 T20I wickets at an average of 9.75 with an economy of 6.50.

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 — Meg Lanning 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.

Meg Lanning 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 — Meg Lanning 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 Meg Lanning and Virat Kohli?

Meg Lanning costs 9.5 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 Meg Lanning and Virat Kohli won?

Meg Lanning 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 Meg Lanning 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 Manchester Super Giants Women 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, Meg Lanning or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more T20I runs: Meg Lanning has 3,405 in 132 matches (average 36.6) and Virat Kohli has 4,188 in 125 (average 48.7).

Who has the better T20I strike rate?

Virat Kohli scores faster in T20Is: Meg Lanning strikes at 117.4 and Virat Kohli at 137.0.

Who has more ODI runs, Meg Lanning or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more ODI runs: Meg Lanning has 4,602 in 104 matches (average 53.5) and Virat Kohli has 15,080 in 315 (average 59.1).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Virat Kohli scores faster in ODIs: Meg Lanning strikes at 92.2 and Virat Kohli at 95.5.

Who has more Test runs, Meg Lanning or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more Test runs: Meg Lanning has 345 in 6 matches (average 31.4) and Virat Kohli has 9,230 in 123 (average 46.9).
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