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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Virat Kohli — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals) averages 96 fantasy pts per match. Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 82 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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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 | 16 | 16 |
| Avg fantasy points | 96 | 82 |
| Best fantasy score | 217 | 206 |
| Runs | 776 | 675 |
| Strike rate | 237.3 | 165.8 |
| Fours | 63 | 73 |
| Sixes | 72 | 25 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 5 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 1 |
| Highest score | 103 | 105 |
| Catches | 2 | 9 |
| Total dismissals | 2 | 9 |
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 Rajasthan Royals, priced at 9.5 Cr this season. Over 16 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1536 fantasy points, averaging 96 pts per game with a best of 217 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 776 IPL runs at a strike rate of 237.3. He has won Man of the Match 3 times this season.
Virat Kohli is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 11 Cr. Across 16 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1317 fantasy points, averaging 82 pts per game with a best of 206 pts. He has scored 675 IPL runs at a strike rate of 165.8. He has won 3 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Virat Kohli has scored 14,675 ODI runs in 308 matches at an average of 58.70, with 54 centuries internationally. He has also taken 5 ODI wickets at an average of 136.00 with an economy of 6.16. In TESTs, he has 9,230 runs across 123 matches (avg 46.9).
Batting edge: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 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 96 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 IPL 2026 season 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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