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Rubel Hossain vs Virat Kohli: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Rubel Hossain 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.

Rubel Hossain () has 20 T20I runs at avg 4.0 in 28 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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Rubel Hossain
· 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
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Rubel Hossain
BOWL
8 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
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Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 India
BAT🏅 3× MOTM
10 cr
Credits
85
Avg Pts
211
Best FP
195.3
Pts/Cr
932
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Virat Kohli
85 higher avg pts · 211 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Rubel Hossain
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🏏 Virat Kohli
T20I Career Overview
28Matches125
🏏 Batting
20Runs4188
4.00Batting Avg48.70
55.56Strike Rate137.04
0Centuries1
0Half-Centuries38
0Sixes 🔴124
8*
Best Score
122*
🎳 Bowling
28Wickets4
32.57Bowling Avg51.00
9.45Economy Rate8.05
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/31
Best Figures
1/13
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Rubel Hossain 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
StatisticRubel HossainVirat Kohli
Matches020
Avg fantasy points085
Best fantasy score0211
Runs0932
Strike rate0.0148.9
Fours098
Sixes033
Half-centuries (50+)07
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score0139
Catches011
Total dismissals012
International career · T20I
StatisticRubel HossainVirat Kohli
Matches28125
Runs204188
Batting average4.0048.70
Strike rate55.6137.0
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)038
Wickets284
Bowling average32.5751.00
Economy rate9.458.05

📋 Format by format

T20I. Rubel Hossain has played 28 T20Is and Virat Kohli 125. Rubel Hossain has 20 runs at 4.0 (strike rate 55.6), against 4,188 at 48.7 (137.0) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Rubel Hossain 0, Virat Kohli 1. Fifties: 0 and 38. With the ball, Rubel Hossain has 28 wickets at an economy of 9.45 and Virat Kohli 4 at 8.05; Rubel Hossain has more wickets while Virat Kohli is more economical.

ODI. Rubel Hossain has played 104 ODIs and Virat Kohli 315. Rubel Hossain has 144 runs at 5.0 (strike rate 52.0), against 15,080 at 59.1 (95.5) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Rubel Hossain 0, Virat Kohli 55. Fifties: 0 and 79. With the ball, Rubel Hossain has 129 wickets at an economy of 5.68 and Virat Kohli 5 at 6.16; Rubel Hossain has more wickets.

Test. Rubel Hossain has played 27 Tests and Virat Kohli 123. Rubel Hossain has 265 runs at 9.5 (strike rate 44.0), against 9,230 at 46.9 (55.6) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Rubel Hossain 0, Virat Kohli 30. Fifties: 0 and 31. Rubel Hossain also bowls: 36 wickets at an economy of 3.93, while Virat Kohli has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Rubel Hossain
Evenly matched
🏏 Virat Kohli
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Virat Kohli
85 avg pts · 211 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Rubel Hossain
Captaining Virat Kohli gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

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Virat Kohli

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.
Full Virat Kohli profile →

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📝 T20I Career Comparison

Rubel Hossain vs Virat Kohli · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Rubel Hossain has scored 20 T20I runs in 28 matches at an average of 4.00. He has also taken 28 T20I wickets at an average of 32.57 with an economy of 9.45.

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.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats, Rubel Hossain or Virat Kohli?

Based on recent data, Virat Kohli has the edge with a higher average of 85 fantasy points per game. Virat Kohli leads in runs scored (932 runs). Overall Virat Kohli is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Rubel Hossain vs Virat Kohli: who is a better fantasy captain?

Virat Kohli is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 85 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, Rubel Hossain or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has the superior batting strike rate this season (148.9), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Rubel Hossain and Virat Kohli?

Rubel Hossain 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 Rubel Hossain and Virat Kohli won?

Rubel Hossain has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Virat Kohli has won 3 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Rubel Hossain 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 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, Rubel Hossain or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more T20I runs: Rubel Hossain has 20 in 28 matches (average 4.0) and Virat Kohli has 4,188 in 125 (average 48.7).

Who has more ODI runs, Rubel Hossain or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more ODI runs: Rubel Hossain has 144 in 104 matches (average 5.0) and Virat Kohli has 15,080 in 315 (average 59.1).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Virat Kohli scores faster in ODIs: Rubel Hossain strikes at 52.0 and Virat Kohli at 95.5.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Rubel Hossain or Virat Kohli?

Rubel Hossain has more ODI wickets: Rubel Hossain has 129 at an average of 34.3 and Virat Kohli has 5 at 136.0.

Who has more Test runs, Rubel Hossain or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more Test runs: Rubel Hossain has 265 in 27 matches (average 9.5) and Virat Kohli has 9,230 in 123 (average 46.9).
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