Virat Kohli vs Joe Root Record: Virat Kohli and Joe Root have established themselves as top batsmen in international cricket. Both players have made significant contributions to their teams and have proven time and time again that they are formidable opponents on the pitch.
With the upcoming match between India and England in the ongoing World Cup, fans are eagerly awaiting the clash between these two giants of cricket. Kohli and Root have faced each other many times in the past and their battles on the field have always been intense and exciting.
All eyes will be on two exceptional players as India will be looking forward to extending their unbeaten record while England will be looking to end their losing streak.
Let’s take a look at Virat Kohli’s record and stats against Joe Root in World Cup, ODI, T20I and Test cricket.
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Virat Kohli vs Joe Root in ODI World Cup
In the ODI World Cup, Virat Kohli has played in 31 matches and Joe Root in 22. Kohli has a higher batting average compared to Root’s average of 49.10. Both have 3 centuries; but, Kohli scored more runs compared to Root. However, Root has a higher strike rate of 89.02 compared to Kohli’s strike rate of 85.65 in World Cup matches.
It is clear that Kohli has the better average stats in the World Cup matches, however, Root’s higher strike rate suggests that he could be a quick scorer in the upcoming matches.
WORLD CUP | Virat Kohli | Joe Root |
Matches played | 31 | 22 |
Innings | 31 | 21 |
Runs Scored | 1384 | 933 |
The highest score | 107 | 121 |
Avg. | 55.36 | 49.10 |
Shot SR | 85.65 | 89.02 |
100’s | 3 | 3 |
50’s | 9 | 5 |
4s | 120 | 81 |
6s | 11 | 6 |
Fielding | 19 | 24 |
Virat Kohli vs Joe Root in Total ODIs
In total ODIs, Virat Kohli has played more matches and innings compared to Joe Root. Kohli has scored more runs and has a higher batting average of 55.36. In fact, Kohli (48) is second only to Sachin Tendulkar (49) in terms of centuries scored and is expected to surpass the legend soon, cementing his status as one of the best batsmen of his generation. Root has the disadvantage of playing significantly fewer matches than Kohli, but still has a good batting average and strike rate.
GO | Virat Kohli | Joe Root |
Matches played | 286 | 167 |
Innings | 274 | 156 |
Runs Scored | 13,437 | 6,421 |
Balls Faced | 14,341 | 7,391 |
The highest score | 183 | 133* |
Batting average | 58.16 | 48.27 |
Don’t go out | 43 | 23 |
Batting strike rate | 93.69 | 86.87 |
100’s | 48 | 16 |
50’s | 69 | 38 |
4s | 1,255 | 513 |
6s | 148 | 49 |
Virat Kohli vs Joe Root: Test Score
In Test matches, Joe Root was the best. Root is the tenth highest run scorer of all time in Test history, having scored 11,416 runs in 247 innings. Kohli has consistently performed at a high level and is considered one of the best batsmen in the world. Playing fewer Test matches than Root, Kohli scored 8676 runs in 187 innings.
Test | Virat Kohli | Joe Root |
Matches played | 111 | 135 |
Innings | 187 | 247 |
Runs Scored | 8676 | 11416 |
The highest score | 254* | 254 |
Avg. | 49.29 | 50.29 |
Balls Faced | 15708 | 20113 |
Batting strike rate | 55.23 | 56.75 |
Don’t go out | 11 | 20 |
Centuries | 29 | 30 |
Half a century | 29 | 60 |
Quadruplets | 966 | 1247 |
sixes | 24 | 43 |
Virat Kohli vs Joe Root: T20I Records
Kohli is the king of the T20I format. He is the highest run-scorer in T20I history, scoring more than 4,000 runs at a strike rate of 137. Root has played fewer matches than Kohli, so it is understandable that his numbers may not be as impressive. However, Root shines in all other formats of cricket.
T20I | Virat Kohli | Joe Root |
Matches played | 115 | 32 |
Innings | 107 | 30 |
Runs Scored | 4008 | 893 |
The highest score | 122* | 90* |
Avg. | 52.73 | 35.72 |
Balls Faced | 2905 | 707 |
Batting strike rate | 137.96 | 126.30 |
Don’t go out | 31 | 5 |
Centuries | 1 | 0 |
Half a century | 37 | 5 |
Quadruplets | 356 | 92 |
sixes | 117 | 16 |
Who is the best Virat Kohli or Joe Root? According to record statistics
Based on the above record statistics, it is clear that Virat Kohli has had a more impressive overall performance compared to Joe Root. Kohli has played significantly more matches and innings, scored more runs and has a higher batting average and strike rate. However, it is important to note that despite playing fewer matches, Root etched his name in history by becoming the 10th highest run-scorer in the history of Test cricket. Ultimately, time will tell who is proven to be better than the other.
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