Matchup Summary

Chris Gayle vs Virat Kohli breaks down IPL performance by batting output, bowling impact, and year-by-year peaks.

Virat Kohli edges it on runs (4965.0 vs 8889.0).

Best batting seasons: Chris Gayle 2012 (733) and Virat Kohli 2016 (973).

Top wicket seasons: Chris Gayle 2011 (8 wickets) and Virat Kohli 2011 (2 wickets).

13 shared seasons (2021–2009)

Player pages: Chris Gayle · Virat Kohli

Best seasons: Chris Gayle 2012 · Virat Kohli 2016

Best bowling seasons: Chris Gayle 2011 · Virat Kohli 2011

• Chris Gayle leads in Highest Score, Sixes, Strike Rate.
• Virat Kohli leads in Innings, Runs, Fifties.
• Even on 5W.

FAQ

Who has more IPL runs?
Virat Kohli leads in runs (4965.0 vs 8889.0).

Who has the higher strike rate?
Chris Gayle leads in strike rate (148.0 vs 133.0).

Who has more fifties?
Virat Kohli leads in fifties (31.0 vs 65.0).

Who has more hundreds?
Virat Kohli leads in hundreds (6.0 vs 8.0).

Who hits more sixes in IPL?
Chris Gayle leads in sixes (357.0 vs 299.0).

Who has the better highest score?
Chris Gayle leads in highest score (175.0 vs 113.0).

Who has more IPL wickets?
Chris Gayle leads in wickets (18.0 vs 4.0).

Who has the better economy rate?
Chris Gayle leads in economy (7.9 vs 8.8).

Who has the better bowling strike rate?
Chris Gayle leads in bowling strike rate (30.78 vs 62.75).

Who has more 3W+ hauls?
Chris Gayle leads in 3W+ hauls (1.0 vs 0.0).

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

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