Kane Williamson vs Virat Kohli
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Kane Williamson 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 Kane Williamson's 48.37.
In ODI cricket, Virat Kohli leads with an average of 58.59 versus Kane Williamson's 48.37 — a significant gap of 10.22 runs per dismissal. Virat Kohli leads on total ODI runs (14,941 vs 7,256). Virat Kohli's 54 ODI centuries to Kane Williamson's 15 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 Kane Williamson averages 33.01 at SR 122.98. In the IPL, Virat Kohli leads with 9,336 runs versus 2,128 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Kane Williamson leads on international wickets (73 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 48.37 — is the headline number separating the two players.
Frequently Asked — Kane Williamson 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 Kane Williamson holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Virat Kohli holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 58.59 with 14941 runs, compared to Kane Williamson's average of 48.37 and 7256 runs. Virat Kohli has also scored more ODI centuries (54 vs 15).
In Test cricket, Kane Williamson averages 54.06 versus Virat Kohli's 46.85 — a meaningful difference of 7.21 runs per dismissal. Kane Williamson has accumulated 9,515 Test runs including 33 centuries.
In T20Is, Virat Kohli averages 48.7 at a strike rate of 137.05, while Kane Williamson averages 33.01 at a strike rate of 122.98. Virat Kohli has the higher strike rate (137.05 vs 122.98).
Virat Kohli leads in IPL run-scoring with 9,336 runs at a strike rate of 134.8, compared to Kane Williamson's 2,128 runs. Virat Kohli also leads in IPL sixes (316 vs 64), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Kane Williamson has taken 73 international wickets compared to Virat Kohli's 9. Kane Williamson has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.85 vs 7.105).
Kane Williamson records their highest batting average in Tests (54.06), while Virat Kohli records their highest batting average in ODIs (58.59), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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