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Dwayne Smith

Gujarat Titans · 9 seasons · 88 innings
Leads in: Strike Rate, Bowling Innings, Wickets, Best Wickets, 3W+

Virat Kohli

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

Batting At A Glance

Matchup Summary

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

Virat Kohli holds the advantage on runs (2385.0 vs 8840.0).

Peak run seasons: Dwayne Smith 2014 (566) and Virat Kohli 2016 (973).

Top wicket seasons: Dwayne Smith 2016 (8 wickets) and Virat Kohli 2011 (2 wickets).

9 shared seasons (2017–2008)

Player pages: Dwayne Smith · Virat Kohli

Best seasons: Dwayne Smith 2014 · Virat Kohli 2016

Best bowling seasons: Dwayne Smith 2016 · Virat Kohli 2011

  • Dwayne Smith leads in Strike Rate, Bowling Innings, Wickets.
  • Virat Kohli leads in Innings, Runs, Highest Score.
  • Even on 5W.

Stat By Stat Breakdown

Runs
Dwayne Smith
2385
Virat Kohli
8840
Strike Rate
Dwayne Smith
135
Virat Kohli
133
Fifties
Dwayne Smith
17
Virat Kohli
65
Hundreds
Dwayne Smith
0
Virat Kohli
8
Fours
Dwayne Smith
245
Virat Kohli
790
Sixes
Dwayne Smith
117
Virat Kohli
298
Highest Score
Dwayne Smith
87
Virat Kohli
113
Innings
Dwayne Smith
88
Virat Kohli
263

Season-by-Season Batting Comparison

Total
Dwayne Smith NA
Virat Kohli NA
All seasons
Average / Season
Dwayne Smith NA
Virat Kohli NA
Best Season
Dwayne Smith NA
Virat Kohli NA
Season Dwayne Smith Virat Kohli Edge

Season-by-Season Bowling Comparison

Total
Dwayne Smith NA
Virat Kohli NA
All seasons
Average / Season
Dwayne Smith NA
Virat Kohli NA
Best Season
Dwayne Smith NA
Virat Kohli NA
Season Dwayne Smith Virat Kohli Edge

FAQ

Who has more IPL runs?
Virat Kohli leads in runs (2385.0 vs 8840.0).

Who has the higher strike rate?
Dwayne Smith leads in strike rate (135.0 vs 133.0).

Who has more fifties?
Virat Kohli leads in fifties (17.0 vs 65.0).

Who has more hundreds?
Virat Kohli leads in hundreds (0.0 vs 8.0).

Who hits more sixes in IPL?
Virat Kohli leads in sixes (117.0 vs 298.0).

Who has the better highest score?
Virat Kohli leads in highest score (87.0 vs 113.0).

Who has more IPL wickets?
Dwayne Smith leads in wickets (26.0 vs 4.0).

Who has the better economy rate?
Virat Kohli leads in economy (9.02 vs 8.8).

Who has the better bowling strike rate?
Dwayne Smith leads in bowling strike rate (20.73 vs 62.75).

Who has more 3W+ hauls?
Dwayne Smith leads in 3W+ hauls (2.0 vs 0.0).

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