The debate over Babar Azam vs Virat Kohli is the top batsman continues to excite cricket fans. Kohli, debuting in 2008, and Babar, starting in 2015, have both made significant impacts in cricket. This article compares their key stats and achievements across Test cricket, ODIs, and T20Is to determine who leads the race.
Achievements
Virat Kohli: Won the ODI World Cup in 2011, Champions Trophy in 2013, and T20 World Cup in 2024 with India.
Babar Azam: Won the Champions Trophy in 2017 with Pakistan.
Test Cricket Comparison
Statistic
Babar Azam
Virat Kohli
Matches
52
113
Runs
3896
8848
Average
45.86
49.15
Centuries
9
29
Fifties
26
30
Highest Score
196 vs Aus (2022)
254* vs SA (2019)
In Test cricket, Kohli leads with more matches, runs, and centuries. Babar has scored fewer centuries outside the subcontinent compared to Kohli.