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Mitchell Johnson

Kolkata Knight Riders · 6 seasons · 28 innings
Leads in: Bowling Innings, Wickets, Best Wickets, 3W+, Economy

Virat Kohli

Royal Challengers Bengaluru · 19 seasons · 264 innings
Leads in: Innings, Runs, Highest Score, Fifties, Hundreds

Batting At A Glance

Matchup Summary

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

Virat Kohli holds the advantage on runs (167.0 vs 8889.0).

Peak run seasons: Mitchell Johnson 2014 (56) and Virat Kohli 2016 (973).

Top wicket seasons: Mitchell Johnson 2013 (24 wickets) and Virat Kohli 2011 (2 wickets).

6 shared seasons (2018–2013)

Player pages: Mitchell Johnson · Virat Kohli

Best seasons: Mitchell Johnson 2014 · Virat Kohli 2016

Best bowling seasons: Mitchell Johnson 2013 · Virat Kohli 2011

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

Stat By Stat Breakdown

Runs
Mitchell Johnson
167
Virat Kohli
8889
Strike Rate
Mitchell Johnson
101
Virat Kohli
133
Fifties
Mitchell Johnson
0
Virat Kohli
65
Hundreds
Mitchell Johnson
0
Virat Kohli
8
Fours
Mitchell Johnson
10
Virat Kohli
796
Sixes
Mitchell Johnson
7
Virat Kohli
299
Highest Score
Mitchell Johnson
16
Virat Kohli
113
Innings
Mitchell Johnson
28
Virat Kohli
264

Season-by-Season Batting Comparison

Total
Mitchell Johnson NA
Virat Kohli NA
All seasons
Average / Season
Mitchell Johnson NA
Virat Kohli NA
Best Season
Mitchell Johnson NA
Virat Kohli NA
Season Mitchell Johnson Virat Kohli Edge

Season-by-Season Bowling Comparison

Total
Mitchell Johnson NA
Virat Kohli NA
All seasons
Average / Season
Mitchell Johnson NA
Virat Kohli NA
Best Season
Mitchell Johnson NA
Virat Kohli NA
Season Mitchell Johnson Virat Kohli Edge

FAQ

Who has more IPL runs?
Virat Kohli leads in runs (167.0 vs 8889.0).

Who has the higher strike rate?
Virat Kohli leads in strike rate (101.0 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 299.0).

Who has the better highest score?
Virat Kohli leads in highest score (16.0 vs 113.0).

Who has more IPL wickets?
Mitchell Johnson leads in wickets (61.0 vs 4.0).

Who has the better economy rate?
Mitchell Johnson leads in economy (8.29 vs 8.8).

Who has the better bowling strike rate?
Mitchell Johnson leads in bowling strike rate (20.2 vs 62.75).

Who has more 3W+ hauls?
Mitchell Johnson leads in 3W+ hauls (3.0 vs 0.0).

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