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Tayyab Arif vs Virat Kohli: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Tayyab Arif or Virat Kohli?

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

Tayyab Arif (Pakistan): 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.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
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Tayyab Arif
🇵🇰 PAK · 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
🏏
Tayyab Arif
🇵🇰 Pakistan
BAT
8 cr
Credits
82
Avg Pts
82
Best FP
10.3
Pts/Cr
57
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
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Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 India
BAT🏅 3× MOTM
10 cr
Credits
81
Avg Pts
211
Best FP
196.5
Pts/Cr
889
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
⚖️ Too Close to Call
Both players are evenly matched, so pick based on ground & match-up!
🏏 Tayyab Arif
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

Tayyab Arif 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
StatisticTayyab ArifVirat Kohli
Matches120
Avg fantasy points8281
Best fantasy score82211
Runs57889
Strike rate111.8149.4
Fours994
Sixes132
Half-centuries (50+)16
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score57139
Catches011
Total dismissals012
Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Tayyab Arif
✓ 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

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

Tayyab Arif 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, Tayyab Arif 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, Tayyab Arif or Virat Kohli?

Based on recent data, Tayyab Arif has the edge with a higher average of 82 fantasy points per game. Virat Kohli leads in runs scored (889 runs). Overall Tayyab Arif is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Tayyab Arif vs Virat Kohli: who is a better fantasy captain?

Tayyab Arif is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 82 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, Tayyab Arif or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has the superior batting strike rate this season (149.4), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Tayyab Arif and Virat Kohli?

Tayyab Arif 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 Tayyab Arif and Virat Kohli won?

Tayyab Arif 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 Tayyab Arif or Virat Kohli in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Tayyab Arif is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions: if Pakistan 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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