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Taijul Islam vs Virat Kohli: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Taijul Islam or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has the edge on the headline numbers: Virat Kohli leads on T20I bowling (4 wickets, avg 51.0). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Taijul Islam (Bangladesh) has 0 T20I runs in 1 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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Taijul Islam
🇧🇩 BAN · 8 cr
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PLAYER 2
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Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
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Taijul Islam
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
BOWL
8 cr
Credits
82
Avg Pts
243
Best FP
51.0
Pts/Cr
52
Total Runs
11
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
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched, so pick based on ground & match-up!
🏏 Taijul Islam
VS
🏏 Virat Kohli
T20I Career Overview
1Matches125
🏏 Batting
0Runs4188
—Batting Avg48.70
—Strike Rate137.04
0Centuries1
0Half-Centuries38
0Sixes 🔴124
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Best Score
122*
🎳 Bowling
1Wickets4
26.00Bowling Avg51.00
8.67Economy Rate8.05
05-Wkt Hauls0
1/26
Best Figures
1/13
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Taijul Islam 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
StatisticTaijul IslamVirat Kohli
Matches520
Avg fantasy points8281
Best fantasy score243211
Runs52890
Strike rate52.0150.6
Fours592
Sixes132
Half-centuries (50+)06
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score17139
Wickets110
Economy rate2.940.00
Best spell (wkts)70
Catches110
Total dismissals111
International career · T20I
StatisticTaijul IslamVirat Kohli
Matches1125
Runs04188
Batting average—48.70
Strike rate—137.0
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)038
Wickets14
Bowling average26.0051.00
Economy rate8.678.05

📋 Format by format

T20I. Taijul Islam has played 1 T20I and Virat Kohli 125. Taijul Islam has 0 runs, against 4,188 at 48.7 (137.0) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Taijul Islam 0, Virat Kohli 1. Fifties: 0 and 38.

ODI. Taijul Islam has played 20 ODIs and Virat Kohli 315. Taijul Islam has 110 runs at 10.0, against 15,080 at 59.1 (95.5) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Taijul Islam 0, Virat Kohli 55. Fifties: 0 and 79. With the ball, Taijul Islam has 31 wickets and Virat Kohli 5 at 6.16; Taijul Islam has more wickets.

Test. Taijul Islam has played 60 Tests and Virat Kohli 123. Taijul Islam has 920 runs at 10.2, against 9,230 at 46.9 (55.6) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Taijul Islam 0, Virat Kohli 30. Fifties: 0 and 31. Taijul Islam also bowls: 270 wickets, while Virat Kohli has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 22 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Taijul Islam
✓ More wickets
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Virat Kohli
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
Both players are closely matched, so consider pitch conditions and recent form before choosing captain.

What is happening now

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

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

T20I career: He has also taken 1 T20I wickets at an average of 26.00 with an economy of 8.67.

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, Taijul Islam is the stronger pick with an average of 82 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, Taijul Islam or Virat Kohli?

Based on recent data, Taijul Islam has the edge with a higher average of 82 fantasy points per game. Virat Kohli leads in runs scored (890 runs). Overall Taijul Islam is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Taijul Islam vs Virat Kohli: who is a better fantasy captain?

Taijul Islam is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 82 pts per game with a best score of 243 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, Taijul Islam 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 Taijul Islam and Virat Kohli?

Taijul Islam 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 Taijul Islam and Virat Kohli won?

Taijul Islam 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 Taijul Islam or Virat Kohli in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Taijul Islam is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions: if Bangladesh 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, Taijul Islam or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more T20I runs: Taijul Islam has 0 in 1 matches and Virat Kohli has 4,188 in 125 (average 48.7).

Who has more ODI runs, Taijul Islam or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more ODI runs: Taijul Islam has 110 in 20 matches (average 10.0) and Virat Kohli has 15,080 in 315 (average 59.1).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Taijul Islam or Virat Kohli?

Taijul Islam has more ODI wickets: Taijul Islam has 31 at an average of 26.0 and Virat Kohli has 5 at 136.0.

Who has more Test runs, Taijul Islam or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more Test runs: Taijul Islam has 920 in 60 matches (average 10.2) and Virat Kohli has 9,230 in 123 (average 46.9).
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