In cricket circles, Virat Kohli vs Joe Root often come up as two of the game’s finest. Kohli is a dynamic force in Indian cricket, while Root is a key player for England, especially in Test matches. This article provides a concise comparison of their careers, highlighting their personal details, key statistics, and rankings to see how they measure up against each other.
ODI World Cup Stats
Stat Virat Kohli Joe Root Matches Played 31 22 Innings 31 21 Runs Scored 1,384 933 Highest Score 107 121 Batting Average 55.36 49.10 Batting Strike Rate 85.65 89.02 Centuries 3 3 Fifties 9 5 Fours 120 81 Sixes 11 6 Catches 19 24
Overall ODI Stats
Stat Virat Kohli Joe Root Matches Played 286 167 Innings 274 156 Runs Scored 13,437 6,421 Balls Faced 14,341 7,391 Highest Score 183 133* Batting Average 58.16 48.27 Not Outs 43 23 Batting Strike Rate 93.69 86.87 Centuries 48 16 Fifties 69 38 Fours 1,255 513 Sixes 148 49
Test Records
Stat Virat Kohli Joe Root Matches Played 111 135 Innings 187 247 Runs Scored 8,676 11,416 Highest Score 254* 254 Batting Average 49.29 50.29 Balls Faced 15,708 20,113 Batting Strike Rate 55.23 56.75 Not Outs 11 20 Centuries 29 30 Fifties 29 60 Fours 966 1,247 Sixes 24 43
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T20I Records
Stat Virat Kohli Joe Root Matches Played 115 32 Innings 107 30 Runs Scored 4,008 893 Highest Score 122* 90* Batting Average 52.73 35.72 Balls Faced 2,905 707 Batting Strike Rate 137.96 126.30 Not Outs 31 5 Centuries 1 0 Fifties 37 5 Fours 356 92 Sixes 117 16
Conclusion
Based on the stats:
ODI: Kohli has played more matches, scored more runs, and has a higher batting average and strike rate compared to Root.Test: Root has a slightly better batting average and more runs but has played more innings.T20I: Kohli excels with a significantly higher run total and strike rate compared to Root.
Overall, Virat Kohli has a stronger record across formats, especially in ODIs and T20Is, while Joe Root has made a notable impact in Test cricket.
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