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Nasser Hussain vs Virat Kohli: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Virat Kohli has the edge on the headline numbers: Virat Kohli leads on ODI batting (4,188 runs, avg 48.7). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Nasser Hussain () has 2,332 ODI runs at avg 30.3 in 88 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
Nasser Hussain 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 | Nasser Hussain | Virat Kohli |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 0 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 0 | 85 |
| Best fantasy score | 0 | 211 |
| Runs | 0 | 932 |
| Strike rate | 0.0 | 148.9 |
| Fours | 0 | 98 |
| Sixes | 0 | 33 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 7 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 2 |
| Highest score | 0 | 139 |
| Catches | 0 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 0 | 12 |
| Statistic | Nasser Hussain | Virat Kohli |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 88 | 315 |
| Runs | 2332 | 15080 |
| Batting average | 30.29 | 59.14 |
| Strike rate | 67.0 | 95.5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 55 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 16 | 79 |
| Wickets | 0 | 5 |
| Bowling average | — | 136.00 |
| Economy rate | — | 6.16 |
📋 Format by format
ODI. Nasser Hussain has played 88 ODIs and Virat Kohli 315. Nasser Hussain has 2,332 runs at 30.3 (strike rate 67.0), against 15,080 at 59.1 (95.5) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Nasser Hussain 1, Virat Kohli 55. Fifties: 16 and 79. Virat Kohli also bowls: 5 wickets at an economy of 6.16, while Nasser Hussain has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Nasser Hussain has played 96 Tests and Virat Kohli 123. Nasser Hussain has 5,764 runs at 37.2 (strike rate 40.4), against 9,230 at 46.9 (55.6) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Nasser Hussain 14, Virat Kohli 30. Fifties: 34 and 31.
International numbers up to 19 July 2026.
What is happening now
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.
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Nasser Hussain vs Virat Kohli · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
Nasser Hussain does not have T20I career data recorded yet.
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.
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