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Shane Watson

Chennai Super Kings · 12 seasons · 141 innings
Leads in: Highest Score, Strike Rate, Bowling Innings, Wickets, Best Wickets

Virat Kohli

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

Batting At A Glance

Matchup Summary

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

Overall edge: Virat Kohli on runs (3874.0 vs 8840.0).

Best single-season run totals: Shane Watson 2018 (555) and Virat Kohli 2016 (973).

Top wicket seasons: Shane Watson 2016 (20 wickets) and Virat Kohli 2011 (2 wickets).

12 shared seasons (2020–2008)

Player pages: Shane Watson · Virat Kohli

Best seasons: Shane Watson 2018 · Virat Kohli 2016

Best bowling seasons: Shane Watson 2016 · Virat Kohli 2011

  • Shane Watson leads in Highest Score, Strike Rate, Bowling Innings.
  • Virat Kohli leads in Innings, Runs, Fifties.
  • Even on 5W.

Stat By Stat Breakdown

Runs
Shane Watson
3874
Virat Kohli
8840
Strike Rate
Shane Watson
137
Virat Kohli
133
Fifties
Shane Watson
21
Virat Kohli
65
Hundreds
Shane Watson
4
Virat Kohli
8
Fours
Shane Watson
376
Virat Kohli
790
Sixes
Shane Watson
190
Virat Kohli
298
Highest Score
Shane Watson
117
Virat Kohli
113
Innings
Shane Watson
141
Virat Kohli
263

Season-by-Season Batting Comparison

Total
Shane Watson NA
Virat Kohli NA
All seasons
Average / Season
Shane Watson NA
Virat Kohli NA
Best Season
Shane Watson NA
Virat Kohli NA
Season Shane Watson Virat Kohli Edge

Season-by-Season Bowling Comparison

Total
Shane Watson NA
Virat Kohli NA
All seasons
Average / Season
Shane Watson NA
Virat Kohli NA
Best Season
Shane Watson NA
Virat Kohli NA
Season Shane Watson Virat Kohli Edge

FAQ

Who has more IPL runs?
Virat Kohli leads in runs (3874.0 vs 8840.0).

Who has the higher strike rate?
Shane Watson leads in strike rate (137.0 vs 133.0).

Who has more fifties?
Virat Kohli leads in fifties (21.0 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 (190.0 vs 298.0).

Who has the better highest score?
Shane Watson leads in highest score (117.0 vs 113.0).

Who has more IPL wickets?
Shane Watson leads in wickets (92.0 vs 4.0).

Who has the better economy rate?
Shane Watson leads in economy (7.93 vs 8.8).

Who has the better bowling strike rate?
Shane Watson leads in bowling strike rate (22.05 vs 62.75).

Who has more 3W+ hauls?
Shane Watson leads in 3W+ hauls (8.0 vs 0.0).

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