Virat Kohli vs Rohit Sharma - Career Comparison (ODI, Test, T20I, IPL)
Virat Kohli vs Rohit Sharma: A Professional Cricket Career Comparison (ODI, Test, T20I, IPL)
When it comes to modern Indian cricket, two names dominate every discussion — Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Both have made legendary contributions to Indian cricket and have developed distinct styles of play. In this article, we compare their careers across all formats — Test, ODI, T20I, and IPL — to understand their impact, performance, and legacy.
1. Career Overview
| Category |
Virat Kohli |
Rohit Sharma |
| International Debut |
2008 |
2007 |
| Batting Style |
Right-handed Top-order Batsman |
Right-handed Opening Batsman |
| Leadership Role |
Former Captain (All Formats) |
Current ODI & T20I Captain |
| Playing Approach |
Anchoring the innings |
Aggressive stroke play |
2. Test Cricket Stats
| Metric |
Virat Kohli |
Rohit Sharma |
| Matches |
113 |
56 |
| Runs |
8848 |
4136 |
| Average |
49.15 |
45.22 |
| Centuries / Fifties |
29 / 30 |
12 / 10 |
| Highest Score |
254* |
212 |
3. ODI Cricket Stats
| Metric |
Virat Kohli |
Rohit Sharma |
| Matches |
292 |
262 |
| Runs |
13848 |
10709 |
| Average |
58.67 |
49.12 |
| Centuries / Fifties |
50 / 71 |
31 / 55 |
| Highest Score |
183 |
264 (World Record) |
4. T20I Cricket Stats
| Metric |
Virat Kohli |
Rohit Sharma |
| Matches |
117 |
151 |
| Runs |
4037 |
3974 |
| Average |
52.73 |
31.79 |
| Strike Rate |
138.15 |
139.97 |
| Centuries / Fifties |
1 / 37 |
4 / 29 |
5. IPL Career Stats
| Metric |
Virat Kohli |
Rohit Sharma |
| Matches |
252 |
257 |
| Runs |
7966 |
6628 |
| Average |
38.43 |
29.27 |
| Centuries / Fifties |
8 / 55 |
2 / 42 |
| Highest Score |
113 |
109* |
| IPL Titles (Captain) |
0 |
5 |
6. Captaincy Comparison
| Format |
Virat Kohli |
Rohit Sharma |
| Test Wins |
40 (Win % ~68%) |
Limited Matches |
| ODI Win % |
~68% |
~76% |
| T20I Win % |
~64.5% |
~78.5% (Best) |
| IPL Titles |
0 |
5 |
Final Verdict: Different Strengths, Equal Impact
Virat Kohli is one of the most consistent and technically sound batsmen of the modern era. His ability to chase targets, rotate strike, and handle pressure makes him the pillar of India’s batting unit.
Rohit Sharma shines as a tactically sharp and successful leader in white-ball cricket. His aggressive approach and high strike rate help set the pace in limited-overs matches, often giving India a winning edge.
Kohli ensures the team reaches the target with precision. Rohit sets the tone early with fearless stroke play. Both are invaluable — each in their own way.
Which Side Are You On — Team Kohli or Team Rohit?
Drop your thoughts in the comments below and let’s celebrate these two icons for their legendary contributions to Indian cricket.
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