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Murali Vijay

Chennai Super Kings · 11 seasons · 105 innings
Leads in: Highest Score, Economy

Virat Kohli

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

Batting At A Glance

Matchup Summary

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

Virat Kohli holds the advantage on runs (2619.0 vs 8889.0).

Peak run seasons: Murali Vijay 2010 (458) and Virat Kohli 2016 (973).

Top wicket seasons: Murali Vijay 2016 (0 wickets) and Virat Kohli 2011 (2 wickets).

11 shared seasons (2020–2009)

Player pages: Murali Vijay · Virat Kohli

Best seasons: Murali Vijay 2010 · Virat Kohli 2016

Best bowling seasons: Murali Vijay 2016 · Virat Kohli 2011

  • Murali Vijay leads in Highest Score, Economy.
  • Virat Kohli leads in Innings, Runs, Fifties.
  • Even on 3W+, 5W.

Stat By Stat Breakdown

Runs
Murali Vijay
2619
Virat Kohli
8889
Strike Rate
Murali Vijay
121
Virat Kohli
133
Fifties
Murali Vijay
13
Virat Kohli
65
Hundreds
Murali Vijay
2
Virat Kohli
8
Fours
Murali Vijay
247
Virat Kohli
796
Sixes
Murali Vijay
91
Virat Kohli
299
Highest Score
Murali Vijay
127
Virat Kohli
113
Innings
Murali Vijay
105
Virat Kohli
264

Season-by-Season Batting Comparison

Total
Murali Vijay NA
Virat Kohli NA
All seasons
Average / Season
Murali Vijay NA
Virat Kohli NA
Best Season
Murali Vijay NA
Virat Kohli NA
Season Murali Vijay Virat Kohli Edge

Season-by-Season Bowling Comparison

Total
Murali Vijay NA
Virat Kohli NA
All seasons
Average / Season
Murali Vijay NA
Virat Kohli NA
Best Season
Murali Vijay NA
Virat Kohli NA
Season Murali Vijay Virat Kohli Edge

FAQ

Who has more IPL runs?
Virat Kohli leads in runs (2619.0 vs 8889.0).

Who has the higher strike rate?
Virat Kohli leads in strike rate (121.0 vs 133.0).

Who has more fifties?
Virat Kohli leads in fifties (13.0 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 (91.0 vs 299.0).

Who has the better highest score?
Murali Vijay leads in highest score (127.0 vs 113.0).

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

Who has the better economy rate?
Murali Vijay leads in economy (8.17 vs 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).