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Trent Boult vs Virat Kohli: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Trent Boult 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.

Trent Boult (Mumbai Indians) has 58 T20I runs at avg 8.3 in 61 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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Trent Boult
🔵 MI · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
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Trent Boult
🔵 Mumbai Indians
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
53
Avg Pts
199
Best FP
120.9
Pts/Cr
10
Total Runs
26
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
⚠️These players are from different series: comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Virat Kohli
28 higher avg pts · 211 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Trent Boult
VS
🏏 Virat Kohli
T20I Career Overview
61Matches125
🏏 Batting
58Runs4188
8.29Batting Avg48.70
101.75Strike Rate137.04
0Centuries1
0Half-Centuries38
2Sixes 🔴124
16
Best Score
122*
🎳 Bowling
83Wickets4
21.43Bowling Avg51.00
—Economy Rate8.05
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/13
Best Figures
1/13
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Trent Boult 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
StatisticTrent BoultVirat Kohli
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points5381
Best fantasy score199211
Runs10889
Strike rate100.0149.4
Fours094
Sixes132
Half-centuries (50+)06
Centuries (100+)02
Highest score7139
Wickets260
Economy rate7.670.00
Best spell (wkts)50
Catches411
Total dismissals612
International career · T20I
StatisticTrent BoultVirat Kohli
Matches61125
Runs584188
Batting average8.2948.70
Strike rate101.8137.0
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)038
Wickets834
Bowling average21.4351.00
Economy rate—8.05

📋 Format by format

T20I. Trent Boult has played 61 T20Is and Virat Kohli 125. Trent Boult has 58 runs at 8.3 (strike rate 101.8), against 4,188 at 48.7 (137.0) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Trent Boult 0, Virat Kohli 1. Fifties: 0 and 38. With the ball, Trent Boult has 83 wickets and Virat Kohli 4 at 8.05; Trent Boult has more wickets.

ODI. Trent Boult has played 114 ODIs and Virat Kohli 315. Trent Boult has 216 runs at 9.0 (strike rate 77.4), against 15,080 at 59.1 (95.5) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Trent Boult 0, Virat Kohli 55. Fifties: 0 and 79. With the ball, Trent Boult has 211 wickets and Virat Kohli 5 at 6.16; Trent Boult has more wickets.

Test. Trent Boult has played 78 Tests and Virat Kohli 123. Trent Boult has 759 runs at 15.8 (strike rate 60.0), against 9,230 at 46.9 (55.6) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Trent Boult 0, Virat Kohli 30. Fifties: 1 and 31. Trent Boult also bowls: 317 wickets at an economy of 3.00, while Virat Kohli has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Trent Boult
✓ 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: 🏏 Trent Boult
Captaining Virat Kohli gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

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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

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

T20I career: Trent Boult has scored 58 T20I runs in 61 matches at an average of 8.29. He has also taken 83 T20I wickets at an average of 21.43.

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, Trent Boult 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 (889 runs). Overall Virat Kohli is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Trent Boult 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, Trent Boult 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 Trent Boult and Virat Kohli?

Trent Boult costs 9 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 Trent Boult and Virat Kohli won?

Trent Boult has won 1 Man of the Match award and Virat Kohli has won 3 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Trent Boult 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 Mumbai Indians 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, Trent Boult or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more T20I runs: Trent Boult has 58 in 61 matches (average 8.3) and Virat Kohli has 4,188 in 125 (average 48.7).

Who has more ODI runs, Trent Boult or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more ODI runs: Trent Boult has 216 in 114 matches (average 9.0) and Virat Kohli has 15,080 in 315 (average 59.1).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Virat Kohli scores faster in ODIs: Trent Boult strikes at 77.4 and Virat Kohli at 95.5.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Trent Boult or Virat Kohli?

Trent Boult has more ODI wickets: Trent Boult has 211 at an average of 24.4 and Virat Kohli has 5 at 136.0.

Who has more Test runs, Trent Boult or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more Test runs: Trent Boult has 759 in 78 matches (average 15.8) and Virat Kohli has 9,230 in 123 (average 46.9).
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