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Umesh Yadav vs Virat Kohli — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Umesh Yadav 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.

Umesh Yadav () has 22 T20I runs at avg 22.0 in 9 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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Umesh Yadav
· 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
🏏
Umesh Yadav
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
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Virat Kohli
81 higher avg pts · 211 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Umesh Yadav
VS
🏏 Virat Kohli
T20I Career Overview
9Matches125
🏏 Batting
22Runs4188
22.00Batting Avg48.70
104.76Strike Rate137.04
0Centuries1
0Half-Centuries38
0Sixes 🔴124
20*
Best Score
122*
🎳 Bowling
12Wickets4
23.33Bowling Avg51.00
9.33Economy Rate8.05
05-Wkt Hauls0
2/19
Best Figures
1/13
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Umesh Yadav 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
StatisticUmesh YadavVirat 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 — T20I
StatisticUmesh YadavVirat Kohli
Matches9125
Runs224188
Batting average22.0048.70
Strike rate104.8137.0
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)038
Wickets124
Bowling average23.3351.00
Economy rate9.338.05

📋 Format by format

T20I. Umesh Yadav has played 9 T20Is and Virat Kohli 125. Umesh Yadav has 22 runs at 22.0 (strike rate 104.8), against 4,188 at 48.7 (137.0) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Umesh Yadav 0, Virat Kohli 1. Fifties: 0 and 38. With the ball, Umesh Yadav has 12 wickets at an economy of 9.33 and Virat Kohli 4 at 8.05; Umesh Yadav has more wickets while Virat Kohli is more economical.

ODI. Umesh Yadav has played 75 ODIs and Virat Kohli 315. Umesh Yadav has 79 runs at 7.9 (strike rate 59.0), against 15,080 at 59.1 (95.5) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Umesh Yadav 0, Virat Kohli 55. Fifties: 0 and 79. With the ball, Umesh Yadav has 106 wickets at an economy of 6.01 and Virat Kohli 5 at 6.16; Umesh Yadav has more wickets.

Test. Umesh Yadav has played 57 Tests and Virat Kohli 123. Umesh Yadav has 460 runs at 11.2 (strike rate 52.1), against 9,230 at 46.9 (55.6) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Umesh Yadav 0, Virat Kohli 30. Fifties: 0 and 31. Umesh Yadav also bowls: 170 wickets at an economy of 3.52, while Virat Kohli has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Umesh Yadav
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: 🏏 Umesh Yadav
Captaining Virat Kohli gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: Umesh Yadav has scored 22 T20I runs in 9 matches at an average of 22.00. He has also taken 12 T20I wickets at an average of 23.33 with an economy of 9.33.

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 — Umesh Yadav 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.

Umesh Yadav 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 — Umesh Yadav 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 Umesh Yadav and Virat Kohli?

Umesh Yadav 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 Umesh Yadav and Virat Kohli won?

Umesh Yadav 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 Umesh Yadav 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 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, Umesh Yadav or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more T20I runs: Umesh Yadav has 22 in 9 matches (average 22.0) and Virat Kohli has 4,188 in 125 (average 48.7).

Who has more ODI runs, Umesh Yadav or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more ODI runs: Umesh Yadav has 79 in 75 matches (average 7.9) and Virat Kohli has 15,080 in 315 (average 59.1).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Virat Kohli scores faster in ODIs: Umesh Yadav strikes at 59.0 and Virat Kohli at 95.5.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Umesh Yadav or Virat Kohli?

Umesh Yadav has more ODI wickets: Umesh Yadav has 106 at an average of 33.6 and Virat Kohli has 5 at 136.0.

Who has more Test runs, Umesh Yadav or Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli has more Test runs: Umesh Yadav has 460 in 57 matches (average 11.2) and Virat Kohli has 9,230 in 123 (average 46.9).
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