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Nilakshika Silva vs Virat Kohli: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better — Nilakshika Silva 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.

Nilakshika Silva (Sri Lanka Women) has 699 T20I runs at avg 15.5 in 64 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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Nilakshika Silva
🇱🇰 SLW · 7.5 cr
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PLAYER 2
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Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
🏏
Nilakshika Silva
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Women
BAT🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
7.5 cr
Credits
45
Avg Pts
97
Best FP
59.9
Pts/Cr
256
Total Runs
1
Total Wkts
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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
🏏 Nilakshika Silva
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🏏 Virat Kohli
T20I Career Overview
64Matches125
🏏 Batting
699Runs4188
15.53Batting Avg48.70
95.88Strike Rate137.04
0Centuries1
0Half-Centuries38
8Sixes 🔴124
49
Best Score
122*
🎳 Bowling
11Wickets4
21.45Bowling Avg51.00
6.53Economy Rate8.05
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/13
Best Figures
1/13
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Nilakshika Silva 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
StatisticNilakshika SilvaVirat Kohli
Matches1020
Avg fantasy points4581
Best fantasy score97211
Runs256890
Strike rate124.3150.6
Fours1892
Sixes332
Half-centuries (50+)26
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score54139
Wickets10
Economy rate7.440.00
Best spell (wkts)10
Catches310
Total dismissals511
International career — T20I
StatisticNilakshika SilvaVirat Kohli
Matches64125
Runs6994188
Batting average15.5348.70
Strike rate95.9137.0
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)038
Wickets114
Bowling average21.4551.00
Economy rate6.538.05

📋 Format by format

T20I. Nilakshika Silva has played 64 T20Is and Virat Kohli 125. Nilakshika Silva has 699 runs at 15.5 (strike rate 95.9), against 4,188 at 48.7 (137.0) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Nilakshika Silva 0, Virat Kohli 1. Fifties: 0 and 38. With the ball, Nilakshika Silva has 11 wickets at an economy of 6.53 and Virat Kohli 4 at 8.05; Nilakshika Silva has more wickets.

ODI. Nilakshika Silva has played 25 ODIs and Virat Kohli 315. Nilakshika Silva has 453 runs at 22.6 (strike rate 61.3), against 15,080 at 59.1 (95.5) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Nilakshika Silva 0, Virat Kohli 55. Fifties: 0 and 79. With the ball, Nilakshika Silva has 4 wickets at an economy of 5.77 and Virat Kohli 5 at 6.16; Virat Kohli has more wickets while Nilakshika Silva is more economical.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Nilakshika Silva
✓ 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
81 avg pts · 211 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Nilakshika Silva
Captaining Virat Kohli gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: Nilakshika Silva has scored 699 T20I runs in 64 matches at an average of 15.53. She has also taken 11 T20I wickets at an average of 21.45 with an economy of 6.53.

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 — Nilakshika Silva 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.

Nilakshika Silva 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 — Nilakshika Silva 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 Nilakshika Silva and Virat Kohli?

Nilakshika Silva costs 7.5 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 Nilakshika Silva and Virat Kohli won?

Nilakshika Silva 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 Nilakshika Silva 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 Sri Lanka 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, Nilakshika Silva or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more T20I runs: Nilakshika Silva has 699 in 64 matches (average 15.5) and Virat Kohli has 4,188 in 125 (average 48.7).

Who has the better T20I strike rate?

Virat Kohli scores faster in T20Is: Nilakshika Silva strikes at 95.9 and Virat Kohli at 137.0.

Who has more ODI runs, Nilakshika Silva or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more ODI runs: Nilakshika Silva has 453 in 25 matches (average 22.6) and Virat Kohli has 15,080 in 315 (average 59.1).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Virat Kohli scores faster in ODIs: Nilakshika Silva strikes at 61.3 and Virat Kohli at 95.5.
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