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Virat Kohli vs Ziaur Rahman: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better — Virat Kohli or Ziaur Rahman?

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. Ziaur Rahman (Afghanistan) has 94 T20I runs at avg 15.7 in 11 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
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PLAYER 2
🏏
Ziaur Rahman
🇦🇫 AFG · 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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Ziaur Rahman
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
BOWL🌏 OS
8 cr
Credits
13
Avg Pts
37
Best FP
9.5
Pts/Cr
16
Total Runs
2
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Virat Kohli
68 higher avg pts · 211 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Virat Kohli
VS
🏏 Ziaur Rahman
T20I Career Overview
125Matches11
🏏 Batting
4188Runs94
48.70Batting Avg15.67
137.04Strike Rate125.33
1Centuries0
38Half-Centuries0
124Sixes 🔴8
122*
Best Score
40*
🎳 Bowling
4Wickets3
51.00Bowling Avg42.33
8.05Economy Rate10.16
05-Wkt Hauls0
1/13
Best Figures
1/16
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Virat Kohli vs Ziaur Rahman — 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 KohliZiaur Rahman
Matches206
Avg fantasy points8113
Best fantasy score21137
Runs89016
Strike rate150.637.2
Fours922
Sixes321
Half-centuries (50+)60
Centuries (100+)20
Highest score1396
Wickets02
Economy rate0.005.16
Best spell (wkts)01
Catches100
Total dismissals110
International career — T20I
StatisticVirat KohliZiaur Rahman
Matches12511
Runs418894
Batting average48.7015.67
Strike rate137.0125.3
Centuries (100+)10
Half-centuries (50+)380
Wickets43
Bowling average51.0042.33
Economy rate8.0510.16

📋 Format by format

T20I. Virat Kohli has played 125 T20Is and Ziaur Rahman 11. Virat Kohli has 4,188 runs at 48.7 (strike rate 137.0), against 94 at 15.7 (125.3) for Ziaur Rahman, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Virat Kohli 1, Ziaur Rahman 0. Fifties: 38 and 0.

ODI. Virat Kohli has played 315 ODIs and Ziaur Rahman 12. Virat Kohli has 15,080 runs at 59.1 (strike rate 95.5), against 83 at 8.3 (94.3) for Ziaur Rahman, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Virat Kohli 55, Ziaur Rahman 0. Fifties: 79 and 0. With the ball, Virat Kohli has 5 wickets at an economy of 6.16 and Ziaur Rahman 10 at 4.52; Ziaur Rahman has more wickets.

Test. Virat Kohli has played 123 Tests and Ziaur Rahman 2. Virat Kohli has 9,230 runs at 46.9 (strike rate 55.6), against 6 at 3.0 (15.0) for Ziaur Rahman, so Virat Kohli has scored more. Hundreds: Virat Kohli 30, Ziaur Rahman 0. Fifties: 31 and 0. Ziaur Rahman also bowls: 8 wickets, 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
🏏 Ziaur Rahman
✓ More wickets
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Virat Kohli
81 avg pts · 211 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Ziaur Rahman
Captaining Virat Kohli gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Virat Kohli vs Ziaur Rahman — 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: Ziaur Rahman has scored 94 T20I runs in 11 matches at an average of 15.67. He has also taken 3 T20I wickets at an average of 42.33 with an economy of 10.16.

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 Ziaur Rahman?

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 Ziaur Rahman — 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 Ziaur Rahman?

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 Ziaur Rahman?

Virat Kohli costs 10 Cr and Ziaur Rahman 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 Ziaur Rahman won?

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

Should I pick Virat Kohli or Ziaur Rahman 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 Afghanistan. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Virat Kohli or Ziaur Rahman?

Virat Kohli has more T20I runs: Virat Kohli has 4,188 in 125 matches (average 48.7) and Ziaur Rahman has 94 in 11 (average 15.7).

Who has more ODI runs, Virat Kohli or Ziaur Rahman?

Virat Kohli has more ODI runs: Virat Kohli has 15,080 in 315 matches (average 59.1) and Ziaur Rahman has 83 in 12 (average 8.3).

Who has taken more ODI wickets, Virat Kohli or Ziaur Rahman?

Ziaur Rahman has more ODI wickets: Virat Kohli has 5 at an average of 136.0 and Ziaur Rahman has 10 at 26.2.

Who has more Test runs, Virat Kohli or Ziaur Rahman?

Virat Kohli has more Test runs: Virat Kohli has 9,230 in 123 matches (average 46.9) and Ziaur Rahman has 6 in 2 (average 3.0).
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