Virat Kohli vs Ben Stokes
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Virat Kohli vs Ben Stokes: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Virat Kohli leads this head-to-head 17–3 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 has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (14,941 vs 3,463). Virat Kohli's 54 ODI centuries to Ben Stokes's 5 underlines who converts more often under pressure.
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
Based on major batting metrics such as runs, average, centuries, strike rate, and ICC achievements, Virat Kohli leads in most categories. Leading in both Test average (46.85 vs 34.47) and ODI average (58.59 vs 41.23), Virat Kohli makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game.
Frequently Asked — Virat Kohli vs Ben Stokes
Virat Kohli leads 17–3 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 Virat Kohli and Ben Stokes achieve their highest batting averages in ODIs. Virat Kohli averages 58.59 compared to Ben Stokes's 41.23 in that format.
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