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Virat Kohli vs Virender Sehwag — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Virat Kohli or Virender Sehwag?

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.

Virat Kohli (India) has 4,188 T20I runs at avg 48.7 in 125 matches. Virender Sehwag (Delhi Capitals) has 394 T20I runs at avg 21.9 in 19 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Virender Sehwag
💙 DC · 8 cr
🏏
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
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Virender Sehwag
💙 Delhi Capitals
BAT
8 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
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
81 higher avg pts · 211 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Virat Kohli
VS
🏏 Virender Sehwag
T20I Career Overview
125Matches19
🏏 Batting
4188Runs394
48.70Batting Avg21.89
137.04Strike Rate145.39
1Centuries0
38Half-Centuries2
124Sixes 🔴16
122*
Best Score
68
🎳 Bowling
4Wickets0
51.00Bowling Avg—
8.05Economy Rate20.00
05-Wkt Hauls0
1/13
Best Figures
0/20
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Virat Kohli vs Virender Sehwag — 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
StatisticVirat KohliVirender Sehwag
Matches200
Avg fantasy points810
Best fantasy score2110
Runs8900
Strike rate150.60.0
Fours920
Sixes320
Half-centuries (50+)60
Centuries (100+)20
Highest score1390
Catches100
Total dismissals110
International career — T20I
StatisticVirat KohliVirender Sehwag
Matches12519
Runs4188394
Batting average48.7021.89
Strike rate137.0145.4
Centuries (100+)10
Half-centuries (50+)382
Wickets40
Bowling average51.00—
Economy rate8.0520.00

📋 Format by format

T20I. Virat Kohli has played 125 T20Is and Virender Sehwag 19. Virat Kohli has 4,188 runs at 48.7 (strike rate 137.0), against 394 at 21.9 (145.4) for Virender Sehwag, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Virat Kohli 1, Virender Sehwag 0. Fifties: 38 and 2.

ODI. Virat Kohli has played 315 ODIs and Virender Sehwag 251. Virat Kohli has 15,080 runs at 59.1 (strike rate 95.5), against 8,273 at 35.1 (104.3) for Virender Sehwag, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Virat Kohli 55, Virender Sehwag 15. Fifties: 79 and 38. With the ball, Virat Kohli has 5 wickets at an economy of 6.16 and Virender Sehwag 96 at 5.26; Virender Sehwag has more wickets.

Test. Virat Kohli has played 123 Tests and Virender Sehwag 104. Virat Kohli has 9,230 runs at 46.9 (strike rate 55.6), against 8,586 at 49.3 (82.2) for Virender Sehwag, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Virat Kohli 30, Virender Sehwag 23. Fifties: 31 and 32. Virender Sehwag also bowls: 40 wickets at an economy of 3.05, while Virat Kohli has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 19 July 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Virat Kohli
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Virender Sehwag
Evenly matched
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Virat Kohli
81 avg pts · 211 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Virender Sehwag
Captaining Virat Kohli gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

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.

T20I career: Virender Sehwag has scored 394 T20I runs in 19 matches at an average of 21.89, with 2 half-centuries.

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 — Virat Kohli or Virender Sehwag?

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.

Virat Kohli vs Virender Sehwag — 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 — Virat Kohli or Virender Sehwag?

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 Virat Kohli and Virender Sehwag?

Virat Kohli costs 10 Cr and Virender Sehwag costs 8 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 Virat Kohli and Virender Sehwag won?

Virat Kohli has won 3 Man of the Match awards and Virender Sehwag has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Virat Kohli or Virender Sehwag 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 India are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Delhi Capitals. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Virat Kohli or Virender Sehwag?

Virat Kohli has more T20I runs: Virat Kohli has 4,188 in 125 matches (average 48.7) and Virender Sehwag has 394 in 19 (average 21.9).

Who has the better T20I strike rate?

Virender Sehwag scores faster in T20Is: Virat Kohli strikes at 137.0 and Virender Sehwag at 145.4.

Who has more ODI runs, Virat Kohli or Virender Sehwag?

Virat Kohli has more ODI runs: Virat Kohli has 15,080 in 315 matches (average 59.1) and Virender Sehwag has 8,273 in 251 (average 35.1).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Virender Sehwag scores faster in ODIs: Virat Kohli strikes at 95.5 and Virender Sehwag at 104.3.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Virat Kohli or Virender Sehwag?

Virender Sehwag has more ODI wickets: Virat Kohli has 5 at an average of 136.0 and Virender Sehwag has 96 at 40.1.

Who has more Test runs, Virat Kohli or Virender Sehwag?

Virat Kohli has more Test runs: Virat Kohli has 9,230 in 123 matches (average 46.9) and Virender Sehwag has 8,586 in 104 (average 49.3).
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