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Sourav Ganguly

Pune Warriors · 5 seasons · 56 innings
Leads in: Wickets, Economy, Bowling SR

Virat Kohli

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

Batting At A Glance

Matchup Summary

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

Virat Kohli holds the advantage on runs (1349.0 vs 8840.0).

Peak run seasons: Sourav Ganguly 2010 (493) and Virat Kohli 2016 (973).

Top wicket seasons: Sourav Ganguly 2008 (6 wickets) and Virat Kohli 2011 (2 wickets).

5 shared seasons (2012–2008)

Player pages: Sourav Ganguly · Virat Kohli

Best seasons: Sourav Ganguly 2010 · Virat Kohli 2016

Best bowling seasons: Sourav Ganguly 2008 · Virat Kohli 2011

  • Sourav Ganguly leads in Wickets, Economy, Bowling SR.
  • Virat Kohli leads in Innings, Runs, Highest Score.
  • Even on Best Wickets, 3W+.

Stat By Stat Breakdown

Runs
Sourav Ganguly
1349
Virat Kohli
8840
Strike Rate
Sourav Ganguly
106
Virat Kohli
133
Fifties
Sourav Ganguly
7
Virat Kohli
65
Hundreds
Sourav Ganguly
0
Virat Kohli
8
Fours
Sourav Ganguly
137
Virat Kohli
790
Sixes
Sourav Ganguly
42
Virat Kohli
298
Highest Score
Sourav Ganguly
91
Virat Kohli
113
Innings
Sourav Ganguly
56
Virat Kohli
263

Season-by-Season Batting Comparison

Total
Sourav Ganguly NA
Virat Kohli NA
All seasons
Average / Season
Sourav Ganguly NA
Virat Kohli NA
Best Season
Sourav Ganguly NA
Virat Kohli NA
Season Sourav Ganguly Virat Kohli Edge

Season-by-Season Bowling Comparison

Total
Sourav Ganguly NA
Virat Kohli NA
All seasons
Average / Season
Sourav Ganguly NA
Virat Kohli NA
Best Season
Sourav Ganguly NA
Virat Kohli NA
Season Sourav Ganguly Virat Kohli Edge

FAQ

Who has more IPL runs?
Virat Kohli leads in runs (1349.0 vs 8840.0).

Who has the higher strike rate?
Virat Kohli leads in strike rate (106.0 vs 133.0).

Who has more fifties?
Virat Kohli leads in fifties (7.0 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 (42.0 vs 298.0).

Who has the better highest score?
Virat Kohli leads in highest score (91.0 vs 113.0).

Who has more IPL wickets?
Sourav Ganguly leads in wickets (10.0 vs 4.0).

Who has the better economy rate?
Sourav Ganguly leads in economy (7.89 vs 8.8).

Who has the better bowling strike rate?
Sourav Ganguly leads in bowling strike rate (27.6 vs 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).