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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Virat Kohli: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
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.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (India) has 246 T20I runs at avg 30.8 in 8 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.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Virat Kohli: Who Is Better?
The record-breaking teenager against the RCB great: fantasy points, strike rate and full career numbers side by side.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 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).
| Statistic | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Virat Kohli |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 85 | 81 |
| Best fantasy score | 217 | 211 |
| Runs | 859 | 889 |
| Strike rate | 215.8 | 149.4 |
| Fours | 68 | 94 |
| Sixes | 76 | 32 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 5 | 6 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 2 |
| Highest score | 103 | 139 |
| Catches | 7 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 7 | 12 |
| Statistic | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Virat Kohli |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 8 | 125 |
| Runs | 246 | 4188 |
| Batting average | 30.75 | 48.70 |
| Strike rate | — | 137.0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 38 |
| Wickets | 0 | 4 |
| Bowling average | — | 51.00 |
| Economy rate | — | 8.05 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has played 8 T20Is and Virat Kohli 125. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has 246 runs at 30.8, against 4,188 at 48.7 (137.0) for Virat Kohli, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 0, Virat Kohli 1. Fifties: 2 and 38.
International numbers up to 26 July 2026.
What is happening now
The 15-year-old who won the IPL 2026 Orange Cap
23 Jul 2026: 50 off 19 balls against Zimbabwe, the youngest batter to make an international fifty. Sooryavanshi finished with 151 runs in three matches and was named player of the series.
Full Sooryavanshi profile →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 →Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Virat Kohli: the youngest and the greatest
By the CricketDream editorial team. Facts checked against official records on . How our data works
This is less a fair fight than a passing of a torch people want to watch. Sooryavanshi made his IPL debut at 13, broke Chris Gayle's single-season IPL sixes record in 2026 and became India's youngest international at 15.
Kohli is the IPL's highest run-scorer and helped Bengaluru to back-to-back titles in 2025 and 2026. In T20 cricket the difference is in method: Sooryavanshi scores at a pace Kohli rarely tried to match, Kohli scores for far longer.
What decides it
| Measure | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Virat Kohli |
|---|---|---|
| T20I runs | 246 | 4,188 |
| IPL titles | 0 | 2 |
| Age at IPL debut | 13 | 19 |
Career figures are international matches only and update with every match we record.
Kohli, obviously, for a career. For a single T20 innings where you need 80 off 35, Sooryavanshi is already the more dangerous pick.
Did you know: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Born 27 March 2011 in Tajpur, Samastipur district, Bihar. Plays for Bihar.
- Made his IPL debut in 2025 at the age of 13, the youngest in the league's history.
- Made his India debut in the T20I series against England in July 2026.
- Won the Rashtriya Bal Puraskar in 2025 and was Player of the Tournament at the 2026 ICC Under-19 World Cup.
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.
🧠Quick quiz: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Virat Kohli
4 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. How old was Sooryavanshi on IPL debut in 2025?
- 2. Whose single-season IPL sixes record did Sooryavanshi break in 2026?
- 3. What is Kohli's highest Test score?
- 4. In which year did Kohli retire from Test cricket?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Virat Kohli is one of the most searched cricket comparisons, combining international career stats with IPL fantasy data. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a specialist batter for India, priced at 9 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in this season, he has scored a total of 1697 fantasy points, averaging 85 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 859 runs at a strike rate of 215.8. He has won Man of the Match 3 times this season.
International career: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has scored 246 T20I runs in 8 matches at an average of 30.75, with 2 half-centuries internationally.
Virat Kohli is a specialist batter for India, priced at 10 Cr. Across 20 matches in this season, he has earned 1626 fantasy points, averaging 81 pts per game with a best of 211 pts. He has scored 889 runs at a strike rate of 149.4. He has won 3 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Virat Kohli has scored 15,080 ODI runs in 315 matches at an average of 59.14, with 55 centuries internationally. He has also taken 5 ODI wickets at an average of 136.00 with an economy of 6.16. In T20Is, he has 4,188 runs across 125 matches (avg 48.7).
Batting edge: Virat Kohli leads with the bat this season, making them the better pick if the pitch is expected to be batting-friendly or if the match is being played on a flat track.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the stronger pick right now with an average of 85 pts per game and a best score of 217 pts. The value-for-money metric (points per credit) further reinforces this. Always check this number before finalising your captain or vice-captain choice.
Captaincy Recommendation: Based on recent form, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the safer captaincy option. However, if the opposition's bowling or batting lineup suits the other player, consider rotating your captain pick. Always check the playing XI, pitch report, and toss result before locking in your captain.
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