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Shadley van Schalkwyk vs Virat Kohli — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Shadley van Schalkwyk 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.

Shadley van Schalkwyk (Dambulla Sixers) has 107 T20I runs at avg 21.4 in 18 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
🏏
Shadley van Schalkwyk
6️⃣ DS · 7.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
🏏
Shadley van Schalkwyk
6️⃣ Dambulla Sixers
AR🌏 OS
7.5 cr
Credits
9
Avg Pts
13
Best FP
2.3
Pts/Cr
7
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 India
BAT🏅 3× MOTM
10 cr
Credits
81
Avg Pts
211
Best FP
181.5
Pts/Cr
890
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Virat Kohli
72 higher avg pts · 211 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Shadley van Schalkwyk
VS
🏏 Virat Kohli
T20I Career Overview
18Matches125
🏏 Batting
107Runs4188
21.40Batting Avg48.70
112.63Strike Rate137.04
0Centuries1
0Half-Centuries38
3Sixes 🔴124
18
Best Score
122*
🎳 Bowling
28Wickets4
18.32Bowling Avg51.00
8.62Economy Rate8.05
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/25
Best Figures
1/13
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Shadley van Schalkwyk 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
StatisticShadley van SchalkwykVirat Kohli
Matches220
Avg fantasy points981
Best fantasy score13211
Runs7890
Strike rate175.0150.6
Fours192
Sixes032
Half-centuries (50+)06
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score7139
Economy rate9.500.00
Catches010
Total dismissals011
International career — T20I
StatisticShadley van SchalkwykVirat Kohli
Matches18125
Runs1074188
Batting average21.4048.70
Strike rate112.6137.0
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)038
Wickets284
Bowling average18.3251.00
Economy rate8.628.05

📋 Format by format

T20I. Shadley van Schalkwyk has played 18 T20Is and Virat Kohli 125. Shadley van Schalkwyk has 107 runs at 21.4 (strike rate 112.6), against 4,188 at 48.7 (137.0) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Shadley van Schalkwyk 0, Virat Kohli 1. Fifties: 0 and 38. With the ball, Shadley van Schalkwyk has 28 wickets at an economy of 8.62 and Virat Kohli 4 at 8.05; Shadley van Schalkwyk has more wickets while Virat Kohli is more economical.

ODI. Shadley van Schalkwyk has played 13 ODIs and Virat Kohli 315. Shadley van Schalkwyk has 167 runs at 20.9, against 15,080 at 59.1 (95.5) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Shadley van Schalkwyk 0, Virat Kohli 55. Fifties: 1 and 79. With the ball, Shadley van Schalkwyk has 17 wickets at an economy of 6.01 and Virat Kohli 5 at 6.16; Shadley van Schalkwyk has more wickets.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Shadley van Schalkwyk
✓ 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: 🏏 Shadley van Schalkwyk
Captaining Virat Kohli gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Shadley van Schalkwyk vs Virat Kohli — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Shadley van Schalkwyk has scored 107 T20I runs in 18 matches at an average of 21.40. He has also taken 28 T20I wickets at an average of 18.32 with an economy of 8.62.

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 — Shadley van Schalkwyk 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.

Shadley van Schalkwyk 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 — Shadley van Schalkwyk or Virat Kohli?

Shadley van Schalkwyk has the superior batting strike rate this season (175.0), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Shadley van Schalkwyk and Virat Kohli?

Shadley van Schalkwyk costs 7.5 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 Shadley van Schalkwyk and Virat Kohli won?

Shadley van Schalkwyk 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 Shadley van Schalkwyk 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 Dambulla Sixers 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, Shadley van Schalkwyk or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more T20I runs: Shadley van Schalkwyk has 107 in 18 matches (average 21.4) and Virat Kohli has 4,188 in 125 (average 48.7).

Who has more ODI runs, Shadley van Schalkwyk or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more ODI runs: Shadley van Schalkwyk has 167 in 13 matches (average 20.9) and Virat Kohli has 15,080 in 315 (average 59.1).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Shadley van Schalkwyk or Virat Kohli?

Shadley van Schalkwyk has more ODI wickets: Shadley van Schalkwyk has 17 at an average of 29.0 and Virat Kohli has 5 at 136.0.
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