Abhishek Sharma vs Virat Kohli
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Abhishek Sharma vs Virat Kohli: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Virat Kohli leads this head-to-head 3–17 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Virat Kohli averages 46.85 compared to Abhishek Sharma's 0.
In ODI cricket, Virat Kohli leads with an average of 58.59 versus Abhishek Sharma's 0 — a massive gap of 58.59 runs per dismissal. Virat Kohli leads on total ODI runs (14,941 vs 0). Virat Kohli's 54 ODI centuries to Abhishek Sharma'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 Abhishek Sharma averages 30.74 at SR 187.25. In the IPL, Virat Kohli leads with 9,336 runs versus 2,378 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Abhishek Sharma leads on international wickets (10 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 3–17 across batting categories. A higher Test average (46.85 vs 0) and ODI average (58.59 vs 0) mean Virat Kohli leads in both prestige formats. Abhishek Sharma provides genuine competition in T20I cricket, which prevents this from being one-sided.
Frequently Asked — Abhishek Sharma vs Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli leads 3–17 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 Abhishek Sharma's average of 0 and 0 runs. Virat Kohli has also scored more ODI centuries (54 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Virat Kohli averages 46.85 versus Abhishek Sharma's 0 — a massive gap of 46.85 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 Abhishek Sharma averages 30.74 at a strike rate of 187.25. Abhishek Sharma has the higher strike rate (187.25 vs 137.05).
Virat Kohli leads in IPL run-scoring with 9,336 runs at a strike rate of 134.8, compared to Abhishek Sharma's 2,378 runs. Virat Kohli also leads in IPL sixes (316 vs 144), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Abhishek Sharma has taken 10 international wickets compared to Virat Kohli's 9. Virat Kohli has the lower white-ball economy rate (7.105 vs 8.47).
Abhishek Sharma records their highest batting average in T20Is (30.74), while Virat Kohli records their highest batting average in ODIs (58.59), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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