Virat Kohli vs Sachin Tendulkar are considered two of the greatest batsmen in cricket history. Tendulkar, with his long career of 24 years, is the highest run-scorer in ODIs and Tests. Kohli, on the other hand, currently holds the record for the most runs in T20 Internationals (T20Is).
They first played together in 2009 during the Compaq Cup final against Sri Lanka, where Tendulkar scored a brilliant 138 runs. Kohli also played in Tendulkar’s final Test match in 2013.
Here’s a look at their international statistics:
Overall International Records of Virat Kohli vs Sachin Tendulkar
| Player | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 518 | 26,532 | 54.36 | 79.41 | 80 | 138 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 664 | 34,357 | 48.52 | 79.94 | 100 | 164 |
T20I Records
Tendulkar played only one T20I, while Kohli has set records with his T20I career.
| Player | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 100s/50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 115 | 4,008 | 52.73 | 137.96 | 1/37 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 1 | 10 | 10.00 | 88.83 | 0/0 |
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ODI Records
Tendulkar is known for his exceptional performance in ODIs, being the only player to score over 15,000 runs. Kohli has been remarkable in recent years, especially in run chases.
| Player | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 100s/50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 292 | 13,848 | 58.67 | 93.58 | 50/72 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 463 | 18,426 | 44.83 | 86.24 | 49/96 |
Test Records
Tendulkar has 51 centuries in Test cricket, while Kohli holds the record for the most double centuries by an Indian player.
| Player | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 100s/50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 111 | 8,676 | 49.30 | 55.23 | 29/29 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 200 | 15,921 | 53.79 | 54.08 | 51/68 |
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