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Shane Warne vs Virat Kohli — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Shane Warne or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has the edge on the headline numbers: Virat Kohli leads on ODI batting (4,188 runs, avg 48.7). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Shane Warne (Rajasthan Royals) has 1,018 ODI runs at avg 13.1 in 194 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
🏏
Shane Warne
👑 RR · 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
🏏
Shane Warne
👑 Rajasthan Royals
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
81
Avg Pts
211
Best FP
154.7
Pts/Cr
890
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Virat Kohli
81 higher avg pts · 211 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Shane Warne
VS
🏏 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

Shane Warne 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
StatisticShane WarneVirat Kohli
Matches020
Avg fantasy points081
Best fantasy score0211
Runs0890
Strike rate0.0150.6
Fours092
Sixes032
Half-centuries (50+)06
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score0139
Catches010
Total dismissals011
International career — ODI
StatisticShane WarneVirat Kohli
Matches194315
Runs101815080
Batting average13.0559.14
Strike rate72.095.5
Centuries (100+)055
Half-centuries (50+)179
Wickets2935
Bowling average25.74136.00
Economy rate4.256.16
Five-wicket hauls10

📋 Format by format

ODI. Shane Warne has played 194 ODIs and Virat Kohli 315. Shane Warne has 1,018 runs at 13.1 (strike rate 72.0), against 15,080 at 59.1 (95.5) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Shane Warne 0, Virat Kohli 55. Fifties: 1 and 79. With the ball, Shane Warne has 293 wickets at an economy of 4.25 and Virat Kohli 5 at 6.16; Shane Warne has more wickets.

Test. Shane Warne has played 145 Tests and Virat Kohli 123. Shane Warne has 3,154 runs at 17.3 (strike rate 57.7), against 9,230 at 46.9 (55.6) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Shane Warne 0, Virat Kohli 30. Fifties: 12 and 31. Shane Warne also bowls: 708 wickets at an economy of 2.65, while Virat Kohli has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Shane Warne
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
81 avg pts · 211 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Shane Warne
Captaining Virat Kohli gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

Shane Warne 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 — Shane Warne 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.

Shane Warne 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 — Shane Warne 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 Shane Warne and Virat Kohli?

Shane Warne 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 Shane Warne and Virat Kohli won?

Shane Warne 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 Shane Warne 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 Rajasthan Royals 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 ODI runs, Shane Warne or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more ODI runs: Shane Warne has 1,018 in 194 matches (average 13.1) and Virat Kohli has 15,080 in 315 (average 59.1).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Virat Kohli scores faster in ODIs: Shane Warne strikes at 72.0 and Virat Kohli at 95.5.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Shane Warne or Virat Kohli?

Shane Warne has more ODI wickets: Shane Warne has 293 at an average of 25.7 and Virat Kohli has 5 at 136.0.

Who has more Test runs, Shane Warne or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more Test runs: Shane Warne has 3,154 in 145 matches (average 17.3) and Virat Kohli has 9,230 in 123 (average 46.9).
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