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.

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).

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