Over an extensive record of 397 deliveries — enough to draw reliable conclusions across TEST and IPL cricket, the battle between Virat Kohli and Pat Cummins has been remarkably even — 194 runs scored, 5 dismissals, and an average of 38.80 that tells the story of a genuine contest.
In IPL cricket, Virat Kohli has never been dismissed by Pat Cummins, scoring 58 runs from 39 balls at a strike rate of 148.72 — a format where the batter has been almost untouchable. The contrast between IPL and TEST shows how differently this matchup plays out depending on conditions.
Pat Cummins has dismissed Virat Kohli 5 times across 397 deliveries — one wicket every 79 balls on average. Those wickets have kept this contest finely balanced — Virat Kohli has scored enough to stay competitive, but Pat Cummins has always had the last word often enough to matter.
A 73.3% dot ball rate captures the balance of this rivalry perfectly — Pat Cummins has tied Virat Kohli down in spells, but the batter has always found a way to respond. Across the matchup, Virat Kohli has hit 23 fours and 1 six, with boundaries contributing 51% of total runs — a balanced mix of power hitting and sensible running.
With over 397 deliveries in the record books, this is one of the more thoroughly documented individual matchups in cricket. The data spans 2 formats, giving a complete picture of how Virat Kohli handles Pat Cummins's style across different match conditions. It remains one of cricket's more intriguing individual rivalries, with neither player able to claim complete dominance.
Virat Kohli has scored 194 runs off 397 balls against Pat Cummins across TEST and IPL cricket, averaging 38.80 per dismissal with a strike rate of 48.87.
Pat Cummins has dismissed Virat Kohli 5 times across 397 deliveries in TEST and IPL cricket — one wicket every 79 balls on average.
This is an evenly matched rivalry. Virat Kohli has scored 194 runs and averages 38.80, while Pat Cummins has taken 5 wickets across 397 deliveries. Neither player holds a definitive edge.
Virat Kohli has been unbeaten against Pat Cummins in IPL cricket, scoring 58 runs from 39 balls at a strike rate of 148.72. This is the format where Virat Kohli has been most dominant in this rivalry.
Virat Kohli has scored at a strike rate of 48.87 against Pat Cummins across TEST and IPL cricket — indicating a cautious approach in this matchup. From 397 deliveries faced, the batter has hit 23 fours and 1 six.
Pat Cummins has delivered 73.3% dot balls against Virat Kohli across 397 deliveries — indicating a high pressure rate that has kept the batter quiet. Despite this, Virat Kohli has still managed 24 boundaries in the matchup.
Virat Kohli has hit 23 fours and 1 six off Pat Cummins's bowling across TEST and IPL cricket. Boundaries account for 51% of all runs scored in this matchup — a balanced scoring pattern between boundaries and running between the wickets.
This head-to-head record between Virat Kohli and Pat Cummins covers TEST and IPL cricket, totalling 397 balls faced. Stats are available for each format individually in the Format Breakdown tab above.