Virat Kohli vs Ravindra Jadeja
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Virat Kohli vs Ravindra Jadeja: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Virat Kohli leads this head-to-head 20–0 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Virat Kohli averages 46.85 compared to Ravindra Jadeja's 37.82.
In ODI cricket, Virat Kohli leads with an average of 58.59 versus Ravindra Jadeja's 32.28 — a massive gap of 26.31 runs per dismissal. Virat Kohli has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (14,941 vs 2,905). Virat Kohli's 54 ODI centuries to Ravindra Jadeja's 0 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 Ravindra Jadeja averages 21.46 at SR 127.17. In the IPL, Virat Kohli leads with 9,336 runs versus 3,526 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Ravindra Jadeja leads on international wickets (638 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 37.82) and ODI average (58.59 vs 32.28), Virat Kohli makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game.
Frequently Asked — Virat Kohli vs Ravindra Jadeja
Virat Kohli leads 20–0 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 Ravindra Jadeja's average of 32.28 and 2905 runs. Virat Kohli has also scored more ODI centuries (54 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Virat Kohli averages 46.85 versus Ravindra Jadeja's 37.82 — a significant gap of 9.03 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 Ravindra Jadeja averages 21.46 at a strike rate of 127.17. Virat Kohli has the higher strike rate (137.05 vs 127.17).
Virat Kohli leads in IPL run-scoring with 9,336 runs at a strike rate of 134.8, compared to Ravindra Jadeja's 3,526 runs. Virat Kohli also leads in IPL sixes (316 vs 122), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Ravindra Jadeja has taken 638 international wickets compared to Virat Kohli's 9. Ravindra Jadeja has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.01 vs 7.105).
Virat Kohli records their highest batting average in ODIs (58.59), while Ravindra Jadeja records their highest batting average in Tests (37.82), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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