Matchup Summary

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

Virat Kohli holds the advantage on runs (1139.0 vs 8889.0).

Peak run seasons: Irfan Pathan 2010 (276) and Virat Kohli 2016 (973).

Bowling peaks: Irfan Pathan 2009 (17 wickets) and Virat Kohli 2011 (2 wickets).

9 shared seasons (2017–2008)

Player pages: Irfan Pathan · Virat Kohli

Best seasons: Irfan Pathan 2010 · Virat Kohli 2016

Best bowling seasons: Irfan Pathan 2009 · Virat Kohli 2011

• Irfan Pathan leads in Bowling Innings, Wickets, Best Wickets.
• Virat Kohli leads in Innings, Runs, Highest Score.
• Even on 5W.

FAQ

Who has more IPL runs?
Virat Kohli leads in runs (1139.0 vs 8889.0).

Who has the higher strike rate?
Virat Kohli leads in strike rate (120.0 vs 133.0).

Who has more fifties?
Virat Kohli leads in fifties (1.0 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 (37.0 vs 299.0).

Who has the better highest score?
Virat Kohli leads in highest score (60.0 vs 113.0).

Who has more IPL wickets?
Irfan Pathan leads in wickets (80.0 vs 4.0).

Who has the better economy rate?
Irfan Pathan leads in economy (7.78 vs 8.8).

Who has the better bowling strike rate?
Irfan Pathan leads in bowling strike rate (25.54 vs 62.75).

Who has more 3W+ hauls?
Irfan Pathan leads in 3W+ hauls (4.0 vs 0.0).

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

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