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Richard Ngarava vs Virat Kohli — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Richard Ngarava 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.

Richard Ngarava (Zimbabwe) has 101 T20I runs at avg 5.0 in 90 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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Richard Ngarava
🇿🇼 ZIM · 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
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Richard Ngarava
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
BOWL🏅 1× MOTM
8 cr
Credits
94
Avg Pts
159
Best FP
103.0
Pts/Cr
46
Total Runs
21
Total Wkts
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Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 India
BAT🏅 3× MOTM
10 cr
Credits
81
Avg Pts
211
Best FP
154.7
Pts/Cr
890
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Richard Ngarava
13 higher avg pts · 159 best fantasy score · 1× MOTM
🏏 Richard Ngarava
VS
🏏 Virat Kohli
T20I Career Overview
90Matches125
🏏 Batting
101Runs4188
5.05Batting Avg48.70
95.28Strike Rate137.04
0Centuries1
0Half-Centuries38
4Sixes 🔴124
12*
Best Score
122*
🎳 Bowling
108Wickets4
21.38Bowling Avg51.00
—Economy Rate8.05
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/16
Best Figures
1/13
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Richard Ngarava 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
StatisticRichard NgaravaVirat Kohli
Matches820
Avg fantasy points9481
Best fantasy score159211
Runs46890
Strike rate59.7150.6
Fours492
Sixes032
Half-centuries (50+)06
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score27139
Wickets210
Economy rate5.280.00
Best spell (wkts)50
Catches010
Total dismissals011
International career — T20I
StatisticRichard NgaravaVirat Kohli
Matches90125
Runs1014188
Batting average5.0548.70
Strike rate95.3137.0
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)038
Wickets1084
Bowling average21.3851.00
Economy rate—8.05

📋 Format by format

T20I. Richard Ngarava has played 90 T20Is and Virat Kohli 125. Richard Ngarava has 101 runs at 5.0 (strike rate 95.3), against 4,188 at 48.7 (137.0) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Richard Ngarava 0, Virat Kohli 1. Fifties: 0 and 38. With the ball, Richard Ngarava has 108 wickets and Virat Kohli 4 at 8.05; Richard Ngarava has more wickets.

ODI. Richard Ngarava has played 55 ODIs and Virat Kohli 315. Richard Ngarava has 272 runs at 12.9 (strike rate 84.0), against 15,080 at 59.1 (95.5) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Richard Ngarava 0, Virat Kohli 55. Fifties: 0 and 79. With the ball, Richard Ngarava has 70 wickets and Virat Kohli 5 at 6.16; Richard Ngarava has more wickets.

Test. Richard Ngarava has played 11 Tests and Virat Kohli 123. Richard Ngarava has 136 runs at 9.7 (strike rate 49.3), against 9,230 at 46.9 (55.6) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Richard Ngarava 0, Virat Kohli 30. Fifties: 0 and 31. Richard Ngarava also bowls: 25 wickets, while Virat Kohli has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 25 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Richard Ngarava
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Virat Kohli
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Richard Ngarava
94 avg pts · 159 best · 1 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Virat Kohli
Captaining Richard Ngarava gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: Richard Ngarava has scored 101 T20I runs in 90 matches at an average of 5.05. He has also taken 108 T20I wickets at an average of 21.38.

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, Richard Ngarava is the stronger pick with an average of 94 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 — Richard Ngarava or Virat Kohli?

Based on recent data, Richard Ngarava has the edge with a higher average of 94 fantasy points per game. Virat Kohli leads in runs scored (890 runs). Overall Richard Ngarava is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Richard Ngarava vs Virat Kohli — who is a better fantasy captain?

Richard Ngarava is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 94 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 — Richard Ngarava 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 Richard Ngarava and Virat Kohli?

Richard Ngarava 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 Richard Ngarava and Virat Kohli won?

Richard Ngarava 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 Richard Ngarava or Virat Kohli in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Richard Ngarava is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if Zimbabwe 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, Richard Ngarava or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more T20I runs: Richard Ngarava has 101 in 90 matches (average 5.0) and Virat Kohli has 4,188 in 125 (average 48.7).

Who has more ODI runs, Richard Ngarava or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more ODI runs: Richard Ngarava has 272 in 55 matches (average 12.9) and Virat Kohli has 15,080 in 315 (average 59.1).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Virat Kohli scores faster in ODIs: Richard Ngarava strikes at 84.0 and Virat Kohli at 95.5.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Richard Ngarava or Virat Kohli?

Richard Ngarava has more ODI wickets: Richard Ngarava has 70 at an average of 30.7 and Virat Kohli has 5 at 136.0.

Who has more Test runs, Richard Ngarava or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more Test runs: Richard Ngarava has 136 in 11 matches (average 9.7) and Virat Kohli has 9,230 in 123 (average 46.9).
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