Glenn McGrath vs Virat Kohli
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Glenn McGrath vs Virat Kohli: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Virat Kohli leads this head-to-head 0–20 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Virat Kohli averages 46.85 compared to Glenn McGrath's 7.37.
In ODI cricket, Virat Kohli leads with an average of 58.59 versus Glenn McGrath's 3.83 — a massive gap of 54.76 runs per dismissal. Virat Kohli leads on total ODI runs (14,941 vs 115). Virat Kohli's 54 ODI centuries to Glenn McGrath'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 Glenn McGrath averages 5 at SR 41.67. In the IPL, Virat Kohli leads with 9,336 runs versus 4 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Glenn McGrath leads on international wickets (949 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 0–20 across batting categories. A higher Test average (46.85 vs 7.37) and ODI average (58.59 vs 3.83) mean Virat Kohli leads in both prestige formats.
Frequently Asked — Glenn McGrath vs Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli leads 0–20 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 Glenn McGrath's average of 3.83 and 115 runs. Virat Kohli has also scored more ODI centuries (54 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Virat Kohli averages 46.85 versus Glenn McGrath's 7.37 — a massive gap of 39.48 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 Glenn McGrath averages 5 at a strike rate of 41.67. Virat Kohli has the higher strike rate (137.05 vs 41.67).
Virat Kohli leads in IPL run-scoring with 9,336 runs at a strike rate of 134.8, compared to Glenn McGrath's 4 runs. Virat Kohli also leads in IPL sixes (316 vs 0), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Glenn McGrath has taken 949 international wickets compared to Virat Kohli's 9. Glenn McGrath has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.88 vs 7.105).
Glenn McGrath records their highest batting average in Tests (7.37), while Virat Kohli records their highest batting average in ODIs (58.59), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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