Ben Stokes vs Virat Kohli
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Ben Stokes vs Virat Kohli: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Virat Kohli leads this head-to-head 3–17 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Virat Kohli averages 46.85 compared to Ben Stokes's 34.47.
In ODI cricket, Virat Kohli leads with an average of 58.59 versus Ben Stokes's 41.23 — a massive gap of 17.36 runs per dismissal. Virat Kohli leads on total ODI runs (14,941 vs 3,463). Virat Kohli's 54 ODI centuries to Ben Stokes's 5 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 Ben Stokes averages 21.67 at SR 128.01. In the IPL, Virat Kohli leads with 9,336 runs versus 935 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Ben Stokes leads on international wickets (352 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 3–17 across batting categories. A higher Test average (46.85 vs 34.47) and ODI average (58.59 vs 41.23) mean Virat Kohli leads in both prestige formats.
Frequently Asked — Ben Stokes vs Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli leads 3–17 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Virat Kohli has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (46.85) and ODI cricket (58.59).
Virat Kohli holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 58.59 with 14941 runs, compared to Ben Stokes's average of 41.23 and 3463 runs. Virat Kohli has also scored more ODI centuries (54 vs 5).
In Test cricket, Virat Kohli averages 46.85 versus Ben Stokes's 34.47 — a significant gap of 12.38 runs per dismissal. Virat Kohli has accumulated 9,230 Test runs including 30 centuries.
In T20Is, Virat Kohli averages 48.7 at a strike rate of 137.05, while Ben Stokes averages 21.67 at a strike rate of 128.01. Virat Kohli has the higher strike rate (137.05 vs 128.01).
Virat Kohli leads in IPL run-scoring with 9,336 runs at a strike rate of 134.8, compared to Ben Stokes's 935 runs. Virat Kohli also leads in IPL sixes (316 vs 32), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Ben Stokes has taken 352 international wickets compared to Virat Kohli's 9. Virat Kohli has the lower white-ball economy rate (7.105 vs 7.22).
Both Ben Stokes and Virat Kohli achieve their highest batting averages in ODIs. Ben Stokes averages 41.23 compared to Virat Kohli's 58.59 in that format.
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