Matchup Summary

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

Virat Kohli edges it on runs (1674.0 vs 8840.0).

Best batting seasons: Jonny Bairstow 2019 (445) and Virat Kohli 2016 (973).

Top wicket seasons: Jonny Bairstow (NA wickets) and Virat Kohli 2011 (2 wickets).

6 shared seasons (2025–2019)

Player pages: Jonny Bairstow · Virat Kohli

Best seasons: Jonny Bairstow 2019 · Virat Kohli 2016

Best bowling seasons: Jonny Bairstow · Virat Kohli 2011

• Jonny Bairstow leads in Highest Score, Strike Rate.
• Virat Kohli leads in Innings, Runs, Fifties.
• Even on 3W+, 5W.

FAQ

Who has more IPL runs?
Virat Kohli leads in runs (1674.0 vs 8840.0).

Who has the higher strike rate?
Jonny Bairstow leads in strike rate (146.0 vs 133.0).

Who has more fifties?
Virat Kohli leads in fifties (9.0 vs 65.0).

Who has more hundreds?
Virat Kohli leads in hundreds (2.0 vs 8.0).

Who hits more sixes in IPL?
Virat Kohli leads in sixes (74.0 vs 298.0).

Who has the better highest score?
Jonny Bairstow leads in highest score (114.0 vs 113.0).

Who has more IPL wickets?
Virat Kohli leads in wickets (0 vs 4.0).

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

Who has the better bowling strike rate?
Virat Kohli leads in bowling strike rate (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).

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