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Mohammed Shami

Lucknow Super Giants · 12 seasons · 30 innings
Leads in: Bowling Innings, Wickets, Best Wickets, 3W+, Economy

Virat Kohli

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

Batting At A Glance

Matchup Summary

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

Virat Kohli edges it on runs (98.0 vs 8840.0).

Best batting seasons: Mohammed Shami 2017 (36) and Virat Kohli 2016 (973).

Bowling peaks: Mohammed Shami 2023 (28 wickets) and Virat Kohli 2011 (2 wickets).

11 shared seasons (2026–2013)

Player pages: Mohammed Shami · Virat Kohli

Best seasons: Mohammed Shami 2017 · Virat Kohli 2016

Best bowling seasons: Mohammed Shami 2023 · Virat Kohli 2011

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

Stat By Stat Breakdown

Runs
Mohammed Shami
98
Virat Kohli
8840
Strike Rate
Mohammed Shami
98
Virat Kohli
133
Fifties
Mohammed Shami
0
Virat Kohli
65
Hundreds
Mohammed Shami
0
Virat Kohli
8
Fours
Mohammed Shami
8
Virat Kohli
790
Sixes
Mohammed Shami
3
Virat Kohli
298
Highest Score
Mohammed Shami
21
Virat Kohli
113
Innings
Mohammed Shami
30
Virat Kohli
263

Season-by-Season Batting Comparison

Total
Mohammed Shami NA
Virat Kohli NA
All seasons
Average / Season
Mohammed Shami NA
Virat Kohli NA
Best Season
Mohammed Shami NA
Virat Kohli NA
Season Mohammed Shami Virat Kohli Edge

Season-by-Season Bowling Comparison

Total
Mohammed Shami NA
Virat Kohli NA
All seasons
Average / Season
Mohammed Shami NA
Virat Kohli NA
Best Season
Mohammed Shami NA
Virat Kohli NA
Season Mohammed Shami Virat Kohli Edge

FAQ

Who has more IPL runs?
Virat Kohli leads in runs (98.0 vs 8840.0).

Who has the higher strike rate?
Virat Kohli leads in strike rate (98.0 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 (3.0 vs 298.0).

Who has the better highest score?
Virat Kohli leads in highest score (21.0 vs 113.0).

Who has more IPL wickets?
Mohammed Shami leads in wickets (137.0 vs 4.0).

Who has the better economy rate?
Mohammed Shami leads in economy (8.55 vs 8.8).

Who has the better bowling strike rate?
Mohammed Shami leads in bowling strike rate (19.72 vs 62.75).

Who has more 3W+ hauls?
Mohammed Shami leads in 3W+ hauls (13.0 vs 0.0).

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