Mahela Jayawardene vs Virat Kohli
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Mahela Jayawardene vs Virat Kohli: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Virat Kohli leads this head-to-head 4–15 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where Virat Kohli averages 58.59 compared to Mahela Jayawardene's 33.38.
In ODI cricket, Virat Kohli leads with an average of 58.59 versus Mahela Jayawardene's 33.38 — a massive gap of 25.21 runs per dismissal. Virat Kohli leads on total ODI runs (14,941 vs 12,650). Virat Kohli's 54 ODI centuries to Mahela Jayawardene's 19 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 Mahela Jayawardene averages 31.77 at SR 133.19. In the IPL, Virat Kohli leads with 9,336 runs versus 1,802 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Mahela Jayawardene leads on international wickets (14 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 4–15 across batting categories. The ODI average gap — 58.59 versus 33.38 — is the headline number separating the two players.
Frequently Asked — Mahela Jayawardene vs Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli leads 4–15 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Virat Kohli leads in more batting categories overall, while Mahela Jayawardene holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Virat Kohli holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 58.59 with 14941 runs, compared to Mahela Jayawardene's average of 33.38 and 12650 runs. Virat Kohli has also scored more ODI centuries (54 vs 19).
In Test cricket, Mahela Jayawardene averages 49.85 versus Virat Kohli's 46.85 — a meaningful difference of 3 runs per dismissal. Mahela Jayawardene has accumulated 11,814 Test runs including 34 centuries.
In T20Is, Virat Kohli averages 48.7 at a strike rate of 137.05, while Mahela Jayawardene averages 31.77 at a strike rate of 133.19. Virat Kohli has the higher strike rate (137.05 vs 133.19).
Virat Kohli leads in IPL run-scoring with 9,336 runs at a strike rate of 134.8, compared to Mahela Jayawardene's 1,802 runs. Virat Kohli also leads in IPL sixes (316 vs 39), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Mahela Jayawardene has taken 14 international wickets compared to Virat Kohli's 9. Mahela Jayawardene has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.85 vs 7.105).
Mahela Jayawardene records their highest batting average in Tests (49.85), while Virat Kohli records their highest batting average in ODIs (58.59), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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