M S Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings · 18 seasons · 241 innings
Leads in: Strike Rate

Virat Kohli

Royal Challengers Bengaluru · 18 seasons · 259 innings
Leads in: Innings, Runs, Highest Score, Fifties, Hundreds

Batting At A Glance

Matchup Summary

A head-to-head IPL comparison for M S Dhoni vs Virat Kohli focusing on totals, efficiency, and seasonal highs.

Overall edge: Virat Kohli on runs (5439.0 vs 8661.0).

Best single-season run totals: M S Dhoni 2013 (461) and Virat Kohli 2016 (973).

Top wicket seasons: M S Dhoni (NA wickets) and Virat Kohli 2011 (2 wickets).

18 shared seasons (2025–2008)

Player pages: M S Dhoni · Virat Kohli

Best seasons: M S Dhoni 2013 · Virat Kohli 2016

Best bowling seasons: M S Dhoni · Virat Kohli 2011

  • M S Dhoni leads in Strike Rate.
  • Virat Kohli leads in Innings, Runs, Highest Score.
  • Even on 3W+, 5W.

Stat By Stat Breakdown

Runs
M S Dhoni
5439
Virat Kohli
8661
Strike Rate
M S Dhoni
137
Virat Kohli
132
Fifties
M S Dhoni
24
Virat Kohli
63
Hundreds
M S Dhoni
0
Virat Kohli
8
Fours
M S Dhoni
375
Virat Kohli
771
Sixes
M S Dhoni
264
Virat Kohli
291
Highest Score
M S Dhoni
84
Virat Kohli
113
Innings
M S Dhoni
241
Virat Kohli
259

Season-by-Season Batting Comparison

Total
M S Dhoni NA
Virat Kohli NA
All seasons
Average / Season
M S Dhoni NA
Virat Kohli NA
Best Season
M S Dhoni NA
Virat Kohli NA
Season M S Dhoni Virat Kohli Edge

Season-by-Season Bowling Comparison

Total
M S Dhoni NA
Virat Kohli NA
All seasons
Average / Season
M S Dhoni NA
Virat Kohli NA
Best Season
M S Dhoni NA
Virat Kohli NA
Season M S Dhoni Virat Kohli Edge

FAQ

Who has more IPL runs?
Virat Kohli leads in runs (5439.0 vs 8661.0).

Who has the higher strike rate?
M S Dhoni leads in strike rate (137.0 vs 132.0).

Who has more fifties?
Virat Kohli leads in fifties (24.0 vs 63.0).

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 (264.0 vs 291.0).

Who has the better highest score?
Virat Kohli leads in highest score (84.0 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).