Sanath Jayasuriya vs Virat Kohli
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Sanath Jayasuriya vs Virat Kohli: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Virat Kohli leads this head-to-head 2–17 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Virat Kohli averages 46.85 compared to Sanath Jayasuriya's 40.07.
In ODI cricket, Virat Kohli leads with an average of 58.59 versus Sanath Jayasuriya's 32.13 — a massive gap of 26.46 runs per dismissal. Virat Kohli leads on total ODI runs (14,941 vs 13,430). Virat Kohli's 54 ODI centuries to Sanath Jayasuriya's 28 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 Sanath Jayasuriya averages 23.3 at SR 129.16. In the IPL, Virat Kohli leads with 9,336 runs versus 768 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Sanath Jayasuriya leads on international wickets (440 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 2–17 across batting categories. A higher Test average (46.85 vs 40.07) and ODI average (58.59 vs 32.13) mean Virat Kohli leads in both prestige formats.
Frequently Asked — Sanath Jayasuriya vs Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli leads 2–17 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 Sanath Jayasuriya's average of 32.13 and 13430 runs. Virat Kohli has also scored more ODI centuries (54 vs 28).
In Test cricket, Virat Kohli averages 46.85 versus Sanath Jayasuriya's 40.07 — a meaningful difference of 6.78 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 Sanath Jayasuriya averages 23.3 at a strike rate of 129.16. Virat Kohli has the higher strike rate (137.05 vs 129.16).
Virat Kohli leads in IPL run-scoring with 9,336 runs at a strike rate of 134.8, compared to Sanath Jayasuriya's 768 runs. Virat Kohli also leads in IPL sixes (316 vs 39), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Sanath Jayasuriya has taken 440 international wickets compared to Virat Kohli's 9. Sanath Jayasuriya has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.08 vs 7.105).
Sanath Jayasuriya records their highest batting average in Tests (40.07), while Virat Kohli records their highest batting average in ODIs (58.59), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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