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Salil Arora vs Virat Kohli — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Q: Who has better IPL 2026 stats — Salil Arora or Virat Kohli?

Based on IPL 2026 season 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 IPL 2026.

Q: Who has a better strike rate — Salil Arora or Virat Kohli?

Salil Arora has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (159.2), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

Q: What is the price difference between Salil Arora and Virat Kohli?

Salil Arora costs 6.5 Cr and Virat Kohli costs 10 Cr in IPL 2026 fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

Q: How many MOTM awards have Salil Arora and Virat Kohli won?

In IPL 2026, Salil Arora 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.

Who is better — Salil Arora or Virat Kohli?

Compare batting averages, strike rates, wickets and IPL fantasy points below.

Salil Arora (Sunrisers Hyderabad) — international career stats below. 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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Salil Arora

🌅 SRH · 6.5 cr

PLAYER 2

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Virat Kohli

🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr

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Salil Arora

🌅 Sunrisers Hyderabad

🧤 WK

6.5 cr

Credits

Avg Pts

Best FP

51.7

Pts/Cr

156

Total Runs

Total Wkts

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Virat Kohli

🇮🇳 India

BAT🏅 3× MOTM

10 cr

Credits

Avg Pts

211

Best FP

154.7

Pts/Cr

890

Total Runs

Total Wkts

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⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.

🔥 Clear Pick

🏏 Virat Kohli

55 higher avg pts · 211 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM

🏏 Salil Arora

🏏 Virat Kohli

T20I Career Overview

—Matches125

🏏 Batting

—Runs4188

—Batting Avg48.70

—Strike Rate137.04

—Centuries1

—Half-Centuries38

—Sixes 🔴124

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Best Score

122*

🎳 Bowling

—Wickets4

—Bowling Avg51.00

—Economy Rate8.05

—5-Wkt Hauls0

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Best Figures

1/13

Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Salil Arora 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
Statistic	Salil Arora	Virat Kohli
Matches	13	20
Avg fantasy points	26	81
Best fantasy score	68	211
Runs	156	890
Strike rate	159.2	150.6
Fours	11	92
Sixes	11	32
Half-centuries (50+)	0	6
Centuries (100+)	0	2
Highest score	35	139
Catches	3	10
Total dismissals	3	11

Stats updated 10 Oct 2026

⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick

🏏 Salil Arora

✓ Higher strike rate

🏏 Virat Kohli

✓ Superior run-scorer

✓ More big-hitting sixes

✓ Higher avg fantasy pts

✓ More MOTM awards

👑 Captaincy Recommendation

C: 🏏 Virat Kohli

81 avg pts · 211 best · 3 MOTM

VC: 🏏 Salil Arora

Captaining Virat Kohli gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

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📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

Salil Arora does not have T20I career data recorded yet.

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 — Salil Arora 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.

Salil Arora 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 — Salil Arora or Virat Kohli?

Salil Arora has the superior batting strike rate this season (159.2), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Salil Arora and Virat Kohli?

Salil Arora costs 6.5 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 Salil Arora and Virat Kohli won?

Salil Arora 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 Salil Arora 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 Sunrisers Hyderabad are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for India. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

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