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Rohit Sharma 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.
Rohit Sharma (India) has 4,231 T20I runs at avg 32.0 in 159 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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Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli: Who Is Better?
The classic India debate: ODI, Test and T20I career stats, IPL fantasy averages and our verdict.
Rohit Sharma 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 | Rohit Sharma | Virat Kohli |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 70 | 81 |
| Best fantasy score | 214 | 211 |
| Runs | 830 | 889 |
| Strike rate | 119.1 | 149.4 |
| Fours | 81 | 94 |
| Sixes | 45 | 32 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 4 | 6 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 2 |
| Highest score | 138 | 139 |
| Catches | 10 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 11 | 12 |
| Statistic | Rohit Sharma | Virat Kohli |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 159 | 125 |
| Runs | 4231 | 4188 |
| Batting average | 32.05 | 48.70 |
| Strike rate | 140.9 | 137.0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 5 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 32 | 38 |
| Wickets | 1 | 4 |
| Bowling average | 113.00 | 51.00 |
| Economy rate | 9.97 | 8.05 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Rohit Sharma has played 159 T20Is and Virat Kohli 125. Rohit Sharma has 4,231 runs at 32.0 (strike rate 140.9), against 4,188 at 48.7 (137.0) for Virat Kohli, so Rohit Sharma has scored more. Hundreds: Rohit Sharma 5, Virat Kohli 1. Fifties: 32 and 38.
ODI. Rohit Sharma has played 291 ODIs and Virat Kohli 315. Rohit Sharma has 12,120 runs at 49.3, against 15,080 at 59.1 (95.5) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Rohit Sharma 35, Virat Kohli 55. Fifties: 63 and 79. With the ball, Rohit Sharma has 9 wickets at an economy of 5.24 and Virat Kohli 5 at 6.16; Rohit Sharma has more wickets.
Test. Rohit Sharma has played 67 Tests and Virat Kohli 123. Rohit Sharma has 4,301 runs at 40.6 (strike rate 57.1), against 9,230 at 46.9 (55.6) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Rohit Sharma 12, Virat Kohli 30. Fifties: 18 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 →Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli: the opener and the chaser
By the CricketDream editorial team. Facts checked against official records on . How our data works
They came through together and ended up doing different jobs. Rohit opened and tried to take the game away in the first ten overs. Kohli batted at three and made a career out of finishing chases, including the most ODI hundreds anyone has scored.
Both left Tests in May 2025 and T20Is after the 2024 World Cup final, so the live comparison is now ODIs. Rohit has the bigger single innings (264) and three double centuries. Kohli has more hundreds, more runs and the better average. Rohit has the captaincy: the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy came on his watch.
What decides it
| Measure | Rohit Sharma | Virat Kohli |
|---|---|---|
| ODI runs | 12,120 | 15,080 |
| ODI hundreds | 35 | 55 |
| ODI average | 49.3 | 59.1 |
| Highest ODI score | 264 | 183 |
| ICC titles as captain | 2 | 0 |
| IPL titles | 6 | 2 |
Career figures are international matches only and update with every match we record.
For a one-off innings you would pick Rohit, because nobody has turned a start into a monster score as often. For a career of ODI batting, Kohli's numbers are the best of his era and maybe any era. Rohit was the better captain.
Did you know: Rohit Sharma
- His 264 against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens in 2014 is the highest individual score in ODI cricket.
- He has three ODI double centuries, more than anyone else.
- He scored five centuries at the 2019 World Cup, the most by anyone at a single World Cup, and has seven World Cup hundreds in all.
- He has hit more sixes than anyone in international cricket.
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.
🧠Quick quiz: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli
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- 1. What is Rohit Sharma's world-record ODI score?
- 2. How many centuries did Rohit score at the 2019 World Cup?
- 3. What is Kohli's highest Test score?
- 4. In which year did Kohli retire from Test cricket?
Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli is one of the most searched cricket comparisons, combining international career stats with IPL fantasy data. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.
Rohit Sharma is a specialist batter for India, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in this season, he has scored a total of 1404 fantasy points, averaging 70 pts per game with a best of 214 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 830 runs at a strike rate of 119.1.
International career: Rohit Sharma has scored 12,120 ODI runs in 291 matches at an average of 49.27, with 35 centuries internationally. He has also taken 9 ODI wickets at an average of 59.22 with an economy of 5.24. In T20Is, he has 4,231 runs across 159 matches (avg 32.0).
Virat Kohli is a specialist batter for India, priced at 10 Cr. Across 20 matches in this season, he has earned 1626 fantasy points, averaging 81 pts per game with a best of 211 pts. He has scored 889 runs at a strike rate of 149.4. He has won 3 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Virat Kohli has scored 15,080 ODI runs in 315 matches at an average of 59.14, with 55 centuries internationally. He has also taken 5 ODI wickets at an average of 136.00 with an economy of 6.16. In T20Is, he has 4,188 runs across 125 matches (avg 48.7).
Batting edge: Virat Kohli leads with the bat this season, making them the better pick if the pitch is expected to be batting-friendly or if the match is being played on a flat track.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Virat Kohli is the stronger pick right now with an average of 81 pts per game and a best score of 211 pts. The value-for-money metric (points per credit) further reinforces this. Always check this number before finalising your captain or vice-captain choice.
Captaincy Recommendation: Based on recent form, Virat Kohli is the safer captaincy option. However, if the opposition's bowling or batting lineup suits the other player, consider rotating your captain pick. Always check the playing XI, pitch report, and toss result before locking in your captain.
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