Younis Khan vs Virat Kohli
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Younis Khan vs Virat Kohli: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Virat Kohli leads this head-to-head 4–16 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where Virat Kohli averages 58.59 compared to Younis Khan's 31.25.
In ODI cricket, Virat Kohli leads with an average of 58.59 versus Younis Khan's 31.25 — a massive gap of 27.34 runs per dismissal. Virat Kohli leads on total ODI runs (14,941 vs 7,249). Virat Kohli's 54 ODI centuries to Younis Khan's 7 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 Younis Khan averages 22.1 at SR 121.43. In the IPL, Virat Kohli leads with 9,336 runs versus 3 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Younis Khan leads on international wickets (15 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 4–16 across batting categories. The ODI average gap — 58.59 versus 31.25 — is the headline number separating the two players.
Frequently Asked — Younis Khan vs Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli leads 4–16 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Virat Kohli leads in more batting categories overall, while Younis Khan holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Virat Kohli holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 58.59 with 14941 runs, compared to Younis Khan's average of 31.25 and 7249 runs. Virat Kohli has also scored more ODI centuries (54 vs 7).
In Test cricket, Younis Khan averages 52.06 versus Virat Kohli's 46.85 — a meaningful difference of 5.21 runs per dismissal. Younis Khan has accumulated 10,099 Test runs including 34 centuries.
In T20Is, Virat Kohli averages 48.7 at a strike rate of 137.05, while Younis Khan averages 22.1 at a strike rate of 121.43. Virat Kohli has the higher strike rate (137.05 vs 121.43).
Virat Kohli leads in IPL run-scoring with 9,336 runs at a strike rate of 134.8, compared to Younis Khan's 3 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. Younis Khan has taken 15 international wickets compared to Virat Kohli's 9. Younis Khan has the lower white-ball economy rate (5.495 vs 7.105).
Younis Khan records their highest batting average in Tests (52.06), while Virat Kohli records their highest batting average in ODIs (58.59), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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