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Pathum Nissanka vs Virat Kohli: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
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.
Pathum Nissanka (Delhi Capitals) has 2,648 T20I runs at avg 31.1 in 91 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.
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Pathum Nissanka 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 | Pathum Nissanka | Virat Kohli |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 46 | 81 |
| Best fantasy score | 120 | 211 |
| Runs | 550 | 889 |
| Strike rate | 120.9 | 149.4 |
| Fours | 61 | 94 |
| Sixes | 21 | 32 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 6 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 2 |
| Highest score | 79 | 139 |
| Catches | 3 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 3 | 12 |
| Statistic | Pathum Nissanka | Virat Kohli |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 91 | 125 |
| Runs | 2648 | 4188 |
| Batting average | 31.15 | 48.70 |
| Strike rate | — | 137.0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 19 | 38 |
| Wickets | 0 | 4 |
| Bowling average | — | 51.00 |
| Economy rate | — | 8.05 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Pathum Nissanka has played 91 T20Is and Virat Kohli 125. Pathum Nissanka has 2,648 runs at 31.1, against 4,188 at 48.7 (137.0) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Pathum Nissanka 2, Virat Kohli 1. Fifties: 19 and 38.
ODI. Pathum Nissanka has played 78 ODIs and Virat Kohli 315. Pathum Nissanka has 2,999 runs at 41.1, against 15,080 at 59.1 (95.5) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Pathum Nissanka 7, Virat Kohli 55. Fifties: 19 and 79. Virat Kohli also bowls: 5 wickets at an economy of 6.16, while Pathum Nissanka has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Pathum Nissanka has played 19 Tests and Virat Kohli 123. Pathum Nissanka has 1,310 runs at 42.3 (strike rate 56.7), against 9,230 at 46.9 (55.6) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Pathum Nissanka 4, Virat Kohli 30. Fifties: 7 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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Pathum Nissanka vs Virat Kohli · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Pathum Nissanka has scored 2,648 T20I runs in 91 matches at an average of 31.15, with 2 centuries.
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.
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