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Virat Kohli vs Yasir Ali — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Virat Kohli or Yasir Ali?

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. Yasir Ali (Bangladesh) has 788 T20I runs at avg 26.3 in 41 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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Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Yasir Ali
🇧🇩 BAN · 8 cr
🏏
Virat Kohli
🇮🇳 India
BAT🏅 3× MOTM
10 cr
Credits
81
Avg Pts
211
Best FP
181.5
Pts/Cr
890
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
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Yasir Ali
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
BAT
8 cr
Credits
40
Avg Pts
43
Best FP
15.0
Pts/Cr
53
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Virat Kohli
41 higher avg pts · 211 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Virat Kohli
VS
🏏 Yasir Ali
T20I Career Overview
125Matches41
🏏 Batting
4188Runs788
48.70Batting Avg26.27
137.04Strike Rate101.94
1Centuries0
38Half-Centuries3
124Sixes 🔴19
122*
Best Score
80*
🎳 Bowling
4Wickets53
51.00Bowling Avg12.79
8.05Economy Rate5.72
05-Wkt Hauls1
1/13
Best Figures
6/28
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Virat Kohli vs Yasir Ali — 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 KohliYasir Ali
Matches203
Avg fantasy points8140
Best fantasy score21143
Runs89053
Strike rate150.6143.2
Fours926
Sixes322
Half-centuries (50+)60
Centuries (100+)20
Highest score13922
Catches103
Total dismissals113
International career — T20I
StatisticVirat KohliYasir Ali
Matches12541
Runs4188788
Batting average48.7026.27
Strike rate137.0101.9
Centuries (100+)10
Half-centuries (50+)383
Wickets453
Bowling average51.0012.79
Economy rate8.055.72
Five-wicket hauls01

📋 Format by format

T20I. Virat Kohli has played 125 T20Is and Yasir Ali 41. Virat Kohli has 4,188 runs at 48.7 (strike rate 137.0), against 788 at 26.3 (101.9) for Yasir Ali, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Virat Kohli 1, Yasir Ali 0. Fifties: 38 and 3. With the ball, Virat Kohli has 4 wickets at an economy of 8.05 and Yasir Ali 53 at 5.72; Yasir Ali has more wickets.

ODI. Virat Kohli has played 315 ODIs and Yasir Ali 6. Virat Kohli has 15,080 runs at 59.1 (strike rate 95.5), against 101 for Yasir Ali, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Virat Kohli 55, Yasir Ali 0. Fifties: 79 and 1. Virat Kohli also bowls: 5 wickets at an economy of 6.16, while Yasir Ali has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Virat Kohli has played 123 Tests and Yasir Ali 1. Virat Kohli has 9,230 runs at 46.9 (strike rate 55.6), against 1 (20.0) for Yasir Ali, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Virat Kohli 30, Yasir Ali 0. Fifties: 31 and 0.

International numbers up to 21 August 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
🏏 Yasir Ali
Evenly matched
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Virat Kohli
81 avg pts · 211 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Yasir Ali
Captaining Virat Kohli gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Virat Kohli vs Yasir Ali — 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: Yasir Ali has scored 788 T20I runs in 41 matches at an average of 26.27, with 3 half-centuries. He has also taken 53 T20I wickets at an average of 12.79 with an economy of 5.72.

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 Yasir Ali?

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 Yasir Ali — 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 Yasir Ali?

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 Yasir Ali?

Virat Kohli costs 10 Cr and Yasir Ali 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 Yasir Ali won?

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

Should I pick Virat Kohli or Yasir Ali 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 Bangladesh. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Virat Kohli or Yasir Ali?

Virat Kohli has more T20I runs: Virat Kohli has 4,188 in 125 matches (average 48.7) and Yasir Ali has 788 in 41 (average 26.3).

Who has the better T20I strike rate?

Virat Kohli scores faster in T20Is: Virat Kohli strikes at 137.0 and Yasir Ali at 101.9.

Who has more ODI runs, Virat Kohli or Yasir Ali?

Virat Kohli has more ODI runs: Virat Kohli has 15,080 in 315 matches (average 59.1) and Yasir Ali has 101 in 6.

Who has more Test runs, Virat Kohli or Yasir Ali?

Virat Kohli has more Test runs: Virat Kohli has 9,230 in 123 matches (average 46.9) and Yasir Ali has 1 in 1.
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