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Sanju Samson

Chennai Super Kings · 14 seasons · 175 innings
Leads in: Highest Score, Strike Rate

Virat Kohli

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

Batting At A Glance

Matchup Summary

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

Virat Kohli edges it on runs (4841.0 vs 8840.0).

Best batting seasons: Sanju Samson 2024 (531) and Virat Kohli 2016 (973).

Bowling peaks: Sanju Samson (NA wickets) and Virat Kohli 2011 (2 wickets).

14 shared seasons (2026–2013)

Player pages: Sanju Samson · Virat Kohli

Best seasons: Sanju Samson 2024 · Virat Kohli 2016

Best bowling seasons: Sanju Samson · Virat Kohli 2011

  • Sanju Samson leads in Highest Score, Strike Rate.
  • Virat Kohli leads in Innings, Runs, Fifties.
  • Even on 3W+, 5W.

Stat By Stat Breakdown

Runs
Sanju Samson
4841
Virat Kohli
8840
Strike Rate
Sanju Samson
139
Virat Kohli
133
Fifties
Sanju Samson
26
Virat Kohli
65
Hundreds
Sanju Samson
4
Virat Kohli
8
Fours
Sanju Samson
396
Virat Kohli
790
Sixes
Sanju Samson
224
Virat Kohli
298
Highest Score
Sanju Samson
119
Virat Kohli
113
Innings
Sanju Samson
175
Virat Kohli
263

Season-by-Season Batting Comparison

Total
Sanju Samson NA
Virat Kohli NA
All seasons
Average / Season
Sanju Samson NA
Virat Kohli NA
Best Season
Sanju Samson NA
Virat Kohli NA
Season Sanju Samson Virat Kohli Edge

Season-by-Season Bowling Comparison

Total
Sanju Samson NA
Virat Kohli NA
All seasons
Average / Season
Sanju Samson NA
Virat Kohli NA
Best Season
Sanju Samson NA
Virat Kohli NA
Season Sanju Samson Virat Kohli Edge

FAQ

Who has more IPL runs?
Virat Kohli leads in runs (4841.0 vs 8840.0).

Who has the higher strike rate?
Sanju Samson leads in strike rate (139.0 vs 133.0).

Who has more fifties?
Virat Kohli leads in fifties (26.0 vs 65.0).

Who has more hundreds?
Virat Kohli leads in hundreds (4.0 vs 8.0).

Who hits more sixes in IPL?
Virat Kohli leads in sixes (224.0 vs 298.0).

Who has the better highest score?
Sanju Samson leads in highest score (119.0 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).