Rahul Dravid vs Virat Kohli
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Rahul Dravid vs Virat Kohli: Complete Head-to-Head — Batting, Bowling & All Formats Compared
Virat Kohli leads this head-to-head 6–14 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where Virat Kohli averages 58.59 compared to Rahul Dravid's 39.17.
In ODI cricket, Virat Kohli leads with an average of 58.59 versus Rahul Dravid's 39.17 — a massive gap of 19.42 runs per dismissal. Virat Kohli leads on total ODI runs (14,941 vs 10,889). Virat Kohli's 54 ODI centuries to Rahul Dravid's 12 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 Rahul Dravid averages 31 at SR 147.62. In the IPL, Virat Kohli leads with 9,336 runs versus 2,174 — 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 5 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 6–14 across batting categories. The ODI average gap — 58.59 versus 39.17 — is the headline number separating the two players. Rahul Dravid provides genuine competition in T20I cricket, which prevents this from being one-sided.
Frequently Asked — Rahul Dravid vs Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli leads 6–14 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Virat Kohli leads in more batting categories overall, while Rahul Dravid holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Virat Kohli holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 58.59 with 14941 runs, compared to Rahul Dravid's average of 39.17 and 10889 runs. Virat Kohli has also scored more ODI centuries (54 vs 12).
In Test cricket, Rahul Dravid averages 52.31 versus Virat Kohli's 46.85 — a meaningful difference of 5.46 runs per dismissal. Rahul Dravid has accumulated 13,288 Test runs including 36 centuries.
In T20Is, Virat Kohli averages 48.7 at a strike rate of 137.05, while Rahul Dravid averages 31 at a strike rate of 147.62. Rahul Dravid has the higher strike rate (147.62 vs 137.05).
Virat Kohli leads in IPL run-scoring with 9,336 runs at a strike rate of 134.8, compared to Rahul Dravid's 2,174 runs. Virat Kohli also leads in IPL sixes (316 vs 28), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Virat Kohli has taken 9 international wickets compared to Rahul Dravid's 5. Rahul Dravid has the lower white-ball economy rate (5.48 vs 7.105).
Rahul Dravid records their highest batting average in Tests (52.31), while Virat Kohli records their highest batting average in ODIs (58.59), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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