AB de Villiers vs Virat Kohli
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
AB de Villiers vs Virat Kohli: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Virat Kohli leads this head-to-head 4–16 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where Virat Kohli averages 58.59 compared to AB de Villiers's 53.5.
In ODI cricket, Virat Kohli leads with an average of 58.59 versus AB de Villiers's 53.5 — a meaningful difference of 5.09 runs per dismissal. Virat Kohli leads on total ODI runs (14,941 vs 9,577). Virat Kohli's 54 ODI centuries to AB de Villiers's 25 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, Virat Kohli holds the edge — averaging 48.7 at a strike rate of 137.05, while AB de Villiers averages 26.13 at SR 135.17. In the IPL, Virat Kohli leads with 9,336 runs versus 5,162 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Virat Kohli leads on international wickets (9 vs 9 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Virat Kohli takes this comparison 4–16 across batting categories. The ODI average gap — 58.59 versus 53.5 — is the headline number separating the two players.
Frequently Asked — AB de Villiers vs Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli leads 4–16 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Virat Kohli leads in more batting categories overall, while AB de Villiers holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Virat Kohli holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 58.59 with 14941 runs, compared to AB de Villiers's average of 53.5 and 9577 runs. Virat Kohli has also scored more ODI centuries (54 vs 25).
In Test cricket, AB de Villiers averages 50.66 versus Virat Kohli's 46.85 — a meaningful difference of 3.81 runs per dismissal. AB de Villiers has accumulated 8,765 Test runs including 22 centuries.
In T20Is, Virat Kohli averages 48.7 at a strike rate of 137.05, while AB de Villiers averages 26.13 at a strike rate of 135.17. Virat Kohli has the higher strike rate (137.05 vs 135.17).
Virat Kohli leads in IPL run-scoring with 9,336 runs at a strike rate of 134.8, compared to AB de Villiers's 5,162 runs. Virat Kohli also leads in IPL sixes (316 vs 251), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. AB de Villiers has taken 9 international wickets compared to Virat Kohli's 9. AB de Villiers has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.31 vs 7.105).
Both AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli achieve their highest batting averages in ODIs. AB de Villiers averages 53.5 compared to Virat Kohli's 58.59 in that format.
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