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Abhishek Sharma

Sunrisers Hyderabad · 9 seasons · 79 innings
Leads in: Highest Score, Strike Rate, Bowling Innings, Wickets, Bowling SR

Virat Kohli

Royal Challengers Bengaluru · 19 seasons · 263 innings
Leads in: Innings, Runs, Fifties, Hundreds, Fours

Batting At A Glance

Matchup Summary

This matchup compares Abhishek Sharma and Virat Kohli across key IPL batting and bowling indicators with season context.

Virat Kohli holds the advantage on runs (1945.0 vs 8840.0).

Peak run seasons: Abhishek Sharma 2024 (484) and Virat Kohli 2016 (973).

Top wicket seasons: Abhishek Sharma 2021 (4 wickets) and Virat Kohli 2011 (2 wickets).

9 shared seasons (2026–2018)

Player pages: Abhishek Sharma · Virat Kohli

Best seasons: Abhishek Sharma 2024 · Virat Kohli 2016

Best bowling seasons: Abhishek Sharma 2021 · Virat Kohli 2011

  • Abhishek Sharma leads in Highest Score, Strike Rate, Bowling Innings.
  • Virat Kohli leads in Innings, Runs, Fifties.
  • Even on Best Wickets, 3W+.

Stat By Stat Breakdown

Runs
Abhishek Sharma
1945
Virat Kohli
8840
Strike Rate
Abhishek Sharma
165
Virat Kohli
133
Fifties
Abhishek Sharma
10
Virat Kohli
65
Hundreds
Abhishek Sharma
1
Virat Kohli
8
Fours
Abhishek Sharma
183
Virat Kohli
790
Sixes
Abhishek Sharma
114
Virat Kohli
298
Highest Score
Abhishek Sharma
141
Virat Kohli
113
Innings
Abhishek Sharma
79
Virat Kohli
263

Season-by-Season Batting Comparison

Total
Abhishek Sharma NA
Virat Kohli NA
All seasons
Average / Season
Abhishek Sharma NA
Virat Kohli NA
Best Season
Abhishek Sharma NA
Virat Kohli NA
Season Abhishek Sharma Virat Kohli Edge

Season-by-Season Bowling Comparison

Total
Abhishek Sharma NA
Virat Kohli NA
All seasons
Average / Season
Abhishek Sharma NA
Virat Kohli NA
Best Season
Abhishek Sharma NA
Virat Kohli NA
Season Abhishek Sharma Virat Kohli Edge

FAQ

Who has more IPL runs?
Virat Kohli leads in runs (1945.0 vs 8840.0).

Who has the higher strike rate?
Abhishek Sharma leads in strike rate (165.0 vs 133.0).

Who has more fifties?
Virat Kohli leads in fifties (10.0 vs 65.0).

Who has more hundreds?
Virat Kohli leads in hundreds (1.0 vs 8.0).

Who hits more sixes in IPL?
Virat Kohli leads in sixes (114.0 vs 298.0).

Who has the better highest score?
Abhishek Sharma leads in highest score (141.0 vs 113.0).

Who has more IPL wickets?
Abhishek Sharma leads in wickets (11.0 vs 4.0).

Who has the better economy rate?
Virat Kohli leads in economy (9.04 vs 8.8).

Who has the better bowling strike rate?
Abhishek Sharma leads in bowling strike rate (31.55 vs 62.75).

Who has more 3W+ hauls?
They are even on 3W+ hauls (0.0 each).

Who has more five-wicket hauls?
They are even on five-wicket hauls (0.0 each).