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Virat Kohli vs Zaida James — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Virat Kohli or Zaida James?

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. Zaida James (West Indies Women) has 139 T20I runs at avg 11.6 in 32 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
💫
Zaida James
🌴 WIW · 7.5 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
💫
Zaida James
🌴 West Indies Women
BAT🌏 OS
7.5 cr
Credits
27
Avg Pts
39
Best FP
5.5
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
2
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Virat Kohli
54 higher avg pts · 211 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Virat Kohli
VS
💫 Zaida James
T20I Career Overview
125Matches32
🏏 Batting
4188Runs139
48.70Batting Avg11.58
137.04Strike Rate82.25
1Centuries0
38Half-Centuries0
124Sixes 🔴2
122*
Best Score
21*
🎳 Bowling
4Wickets10
51.00Bowling Avg32.90
8.05Economy Rate7.45
05-Wkt Hauls0
1/13
Best Figures
2/10
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Virat Kohli vs Zaida James — 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 KohliZaida James
Matches203
Avg fantasy points8127
Best fantasy score21139
Runs8900
Strike rate150.60.0
Fours920
Sixes320
Half-centuries (50+)60
Centuries (100+)20
Highest score1390
Wickets02
Economy rate0.007.86
Best spell (wkts)01
Catches101
Total dismissals111
International career — T20I
StatisticVirat KohliZaida James
Matches12532
Runs4188139
Batting average48.7011.58
Strike rate137.082.3
Centuries (100+)10
Half-centuries (50+)380
Wickets410
Bowling average51.0032.90
Economy rate8.057.45

📋 Format by format

T20I. Virat Kohli has played 125 T20Is and Zaida James 32. Virat Kohli has 4,188 runs at 48.7 (strike rate 137.0), against 139 at 11.6 (82.3) for Zaida James, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Virat Kohli 1, Zaida James 0. Fifties: 38 and 0. With the ball, Virat Kohli has 4 wickets at an economy of 8.05 and Zaida James 10 at 7.45; Zaida James has more wickets.

ODI. Virat Kohli has played 315 ODIs and Zaida James 28. Virat Kohli has 15,080 runs at 59.1 (strike rate 95.5), against 228 at 10.4 (46.7) for Zaida James, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Virat Kohli 55, Zaida James 0. Fifties: 79 and 0. With the ball, Virat Kohli has 5 wickets at an economy of 6.16 and Zaida James 12 at 4.97; Zaida James has more wickets.

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
💫 Zaida James
✓ More wickets
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Virat Kohli
81 avg pts · 211 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 💫 Zaida James
Captaining Virat Kohli gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Virat Kohli vs Zaida James — 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: Zaida James has scored 139 T20I runs in 32 matches at an average of 11.58. She has also taken 10 T20I wickets at an average of 32.90 with an economy of 7.45.

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 Zaida James?

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 Zaida James — 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 Zaida James?

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 Zaida James?

Virat Kohli costs 10 Cr and Zaida James costs 7.5 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 Zaida James won?

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

Should I pick Virat Kohli or Zaida James 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 West Indies Women. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Virat Kohli or Zaida James?

Virat Kohli has more T20I runs: Virat Kohli has 4,188 in 125 matches (average 48.7) and Zaida James has 139 in 32 (average 11.6).

Who has the better T20I strike rate?

Virat Kohli scores faster in T20Is: Virat Kohli strikes at 137.0 and Zaida James at 82.3.

Who has more ODI runs, Virat Kohli or Zaida James?

Virat Kohli has more ODI runs: Virat Kohli has 15,080 in 315 matches (average 59.1) and Zaida James has 228 in 28 (average 10.4).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Virat Kohli scores faster in ODIs: Virat Kohli strikes at 95.5 and Zaida James at 46.7.

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Virat Kohli or Zaida James?

Zaida James has more ODI wickets: Virat Kohli has 5 at an average of 136.0 and Zaida James has 12 at 36.4.
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