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Marlon Samuels

Delhi Capitals · 3 seasons · 14 innings
Leads in: Wickets, Best Wickets, 3W+, Economy, Bowling SR

Virat Kohli

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

Batting At A Glance

Matchup Summary

A head-to-head IPL comparison for Marlon Samuels vs Virat Kohli focusing on totals, efficiency, and seasonal highs.

Overall edge: Virat Kohli on runs (161.0 vs 8840.0).

Best single-season run totals: Marlon Samuels 2012 (124) and Virat Kohli 2016 (973).

Top wicket seasons: Marlon Samuels 2012 (8 wickets) and Virat Kohli 2011 (2 wickets).

3 shared seasons (2017–2012)

Player pages: Marlon Samuels · Virat Kohli

Best seasons: Marlon Samuels 2012 · Virat Kohli 2016

Best bowling seasons: Marlon Samuels 2012 · Virat Kohli 2011

  • Marlon Samuels leads in Wickets, Best Wickets, 3W+.
  • Virat Kohli leads in Innings, Runs, Highest Score.
  • Even on 5W.

Stat By Stat Breakdown

Runs
Marlon Samuels
161
Virat Kohli
8840
Strike Rate
Marlon Samuels
93
Virat Kohli
133
Fifties
Marlon Samuels
0
Virat Kohli
65
Hundreds
Marlon Samuels
0
Virat Kohli
8
Fours
Marlon Samuels
9
Virat Kohli
790
Sixes
Marlon Samuels
7
Virat Kohli
298
Highest Score
Marlon Samuels
46
Virat Kohli
113
Innings
Marlon Samuels
14
Virat Kohli
263

Season-by-Season Batting Comparison

Total
Marlon Samuels NA
Virat Kohli NA
All seasons
Average / Season
Marlon Samuels NA
Virat Kohli NA
Best Season
Marlon Samuels NA
Virat Kohli NA
Season Marlon Samuels Virat Kohli Edge

Season-by-Season Bowling Comparison

Total
Marlon Samuels NA
Virat Kohli NA
All seasons
Average / Season
Marlon Samuels NA
Virat Kohli NA
Best Season
Marlon Samuels NA
Virat Kohli NA
Season Marlon Samuels Virat Kohli Edge

FAQ

Who has more IPL runs?
Virat Kohli leads in runs (161.0 vs 8840.0).

Who has the higher strike rate?
Virat Kohli leads in strike rate (93.0 vs 133.0).

Who has more fifties?
Virat Kohli leads in fifties (0.0 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 (7.0 vs 298.0).

Who has the better highest score?
Virat Kohli leads in highest score (46.0 vs 113.0).

Who has more IPL wickets?
Marlon Samuels leads in wickets (9.0 vs 4.0).

Who has the better economy rate?
Marlon Samuels leads in economy (7.96 vs 8.8).

Who has the better bowling strike rate?
Marlon Samuels leads in bowling strike rate (23.78 vs 62.75).

Who has more 3W+ hauls?
Marlon Samuels 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).