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Shahnawaz Dahani vs Virat Kohli — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Shahnawaz Dahani or Virat Kohli?

Shahnawaz Dahani has the edge on the headline numbers: Shahnawaz Dahani leads on T20I bowling (8 wickets). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Shahnawaz Dahani (Colombo Kaps) has 16 T20I runs in 11 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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Shahnawaz Dahani
🦁 CK · 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
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Shahnawaz Dahani
🦁 Colombo Kaps
BOWL🌏 OS
8 cr
Credits
44
Avg Pts
84
Best FP
38.8
Pts/Cr
2
Total Runs
9
Total Wkts
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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
37 higher avg pts · 211 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Shahnawaz Dahani
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🏏 Virat Kohli
T20I Career Overview
11Matches125
🏏 Batting
16Runs4188
—Batting Avg48.70
—Strike Rate137.04
0Centuries1
0Half-Centuries38
0Sixes 🔴124
16
Best Score
122*
🎳 Bowling
8Wickets4
0.00Bowling Avg51.00
—Economy Rate8.05
05-Wkt Hauls0
2/37
Best Figures
1/13
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Shahnawaz Dahani 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
StatisticShahnawaz DahaniVirat Kohli
Matches720
Avg fantasy points4481
Best fantasy score84211
Runs2890
Strike rate66.7150.6
Fours092
Sixes032
Half-centuries (50+)06
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score2139
Wickets90
Economy rate9.230.00
Best spell (wkts)20
Catches010
Total dismissals111
International career — T20I
StatisticShahnawaz DahaniVirat Kohli
Matches11125
Runs164188
Batting average—48.70
Strike rate—137.0
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)038
Wickets84
Bowling average0.0051.00
Economy rate—8.05

📋 Format by format

T20I. Shahnawaz Dahani has played 11 T20Is and Virat Kohli 125. Shahnawaz Dahani has 16 runs, against 4,188 at 48.7 (137.0) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Shahnawaz Dahani 0, Virat Kohli 1. Fifties: 0 and 38. With the ball, Shahnawaz Dahani has 8 wickets and Virat Kohli 4 at 8.05; Shahnawaz Dahani has more wickets.

ODI. Shahnawaz Dahani has played 2 ODIs and Virat Kohli 315. Shahnawaz Dahani has 4 runs, against 15,080 at 59.1 (95.5) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Shahnawaz Dahani 0, Virat Kohli 55. Fifties: 0 and 79. With the ball, Shahnawaz Dahani has 1 wickets and Virat Kohli 5 at 6.16; Virat Kohli has more wickets.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Shahnawaz Dahani
✓ More wickets
🏏 Virat Kohli
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Virat Kohli
81 avg pts · 211 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Shahnawaz Dahani
Captaining Virat Kohli gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: He has also taken 8 T20I wickets.

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 — Shahnawaz Dahani 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.

Shahnawaz Dahani 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 — Shahnawaz Dahani 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 Shahnawaz Dahani and Virat Kohli?

Shahnawaz Dahani 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 Shahnawaz Dahani and Virat Kohli won?

Shahnawaz Dahani 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 Shahnawaz Dahani 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 Colombo Kaps 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, Shahnawaz Dahani or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more T20I runs: Shahnawaz Dahani has 16 in 11 matches and Virat Kohli has 4,188 in 125 (average 48.7).

Who has more ODI runs, Shahnawaz Dahani or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more ODI runs: Shahnawaz Dahani has 4 in 2 matches and Virat Kohli has 15,080 in 315 (average 59.1).
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