Brian Lara vs Virat Kohli
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Brian Lara vs Virat Kohli: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Virat Kohli leads this head-to-head 5–15 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where Virat Kohli averages 58.59 compared to Brian Lara's 40.17.
In ODI cricket, Virat Kohli leads with an average of 58.59 versus Brian Lara's 40.17 — a massive gap of 18.42 runs per dismissal. Virat Kohli leads on total ODI runs (14,941 vs 10,405). Virat Kohli's 54 ODI centuries to Brian Lara's 19 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 Brian Lara averages 0 at SR 0. Virat Kohli's IPL numbers (9,336 runs at SR 134.8) add a T20 dimension to their profile that Brian Lara's record doesn't show.
Both players contribute with the ball. Virat Kohli leads on international wickets (9 vs 4 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 5–15 across batting categories. The ODI average gap — 58.59 versus 40.17 — is the headline number separating the two players.
Frequently Asked — Brian Lara vs Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli leads 5–15 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Virat Kohli leads in more batting categories overall, while Brian Lara holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Virat Kohli holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 58.59 with 14941 runs, compared to Brian Lara's average of 40.17 and 10405 runs. Virat Kohli has also scored more ODI centuries (54 vs 19).
In Test cricket, Brian Lara averages 52.89 versus Virat Kohli's 46.85 — a meaningful difference of 6.04 runs per dismissal. Brian Lara has accumulated 11,953 Test runs including 34 centuries.
In T20Is, Virat Kohli averages 48.7 at a strike rate of 137.05, while Brian Lara averages 0 at a strike rate of 0. Virat Kohli has the higher strike rate (137.05 vs 0).
Virat Kohli has IPL data (9,336 runs at a strike rate of 134.8), while Brian Lara has not played in the IPL.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Virat Kohli has taken 9 international wickets compared to Brian Lara's 4. Virat Kohli has the lower white-ball economy rate (7.105 vs 7.47).
Brian Lara records their highest batting average in Tests (52.89), while Virat Kohli records their highest batting average in ODIs (58.59), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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