Pat Cummins vs Virat Kohli
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Pat Cummins vs Virat Kohli: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Virat Kohli leads this head-to-head 1–19 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Virat Kohli averages 46.85 compared to Pat Cummins's 16.33.
In ODI cricket, Virat Kohli leads with an average of 58.59 versus Pat Cummins's 14.51 — a massive gap of 44.08 runs per dismissal. Virat Kohli leads on total ODI runs (14,941 vs 537). Virat Kohli's 54 ODI centuries to Pat Cummins's 0 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 Pat Cummins averages 10.53 at SR 118.8. In the IPL, Virat Kohli leads with 9,336 runs versus 642 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Pat Cummins leads on international wickets (531 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 1–19 across batting categories. A higher Test average (46.85 vs 16.33) and ODI average (58.59 vs 14.51) mean Virat Kohli leads in both prestige formats.
Frequently Asked — Pat Cummins vs Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli leads 1–19 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 Pat Cummins's average of 14.51 and 537 runs. Virat Kohli has also scored more ODI centuries (54 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Virat Kohli averages 46.85 versus Pat Cummins's 16.33 — a massive gap of 30.52 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 Pat Cummins averages 10.53 at a strike rate of 118.8. Virat Kohli has the higher strike rate (137.05 vs 118.8).
Virat Kohli leads in IPL run-scoring with 9,336 runs at a strike rate of 134.8, compared to Pat Cummins's 642 runs. Virat Kohli also leads in IPL sixes (316 vs 44), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Pat Cummins has taken 531 international wickets compared to Virat Kohli's 9. Pat Cummins has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.355 vs 7.105).
Pat Cummins records their highest batting average in Tests (16.33), while Virat Kohli records their highest batting average in ODIs (58.59), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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