Rohit vs Virat: Kohli is better than Rohit! Whose statistics against New Zealand are more scary? See the full comparison here!

By Samira Vishwas On Jan 11, 2026

The wait of cricket fans is almost over. The three-match ODI series between India and New Zealand starts today (January 11, 2026). The eyes of the fans are fixed on experienced batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. People are hopeful that like the recent matches, Virat and Rohit will score a lot of runs against New Zealand as well. Before this prestigious series begins, let’s take a look at the performance of both the players against New Zealand in the ODI format:

Description	Virat Kohli (2010 – present)	,Rohit Sharma (2009 – present)
total matches	33	31
innings	33	29
total runs	1657	1073
Average	55.23	38.32
highest score	154*	147
century	6	2
half century	9	6
fours	148	93
sixes	24	47

Virat Kohli’s records

Virat Kohli has played a total of 33 ODI matches against New Zealand from 2010 till the writing of this report. During this period, he has scored 1657 runs in 33 innings at an average of 55.23. Kohli has scored six centuries and nine half-centuries against New Zealand. His highest score in the ODI match against New Zealand is an unbeaten century of 154 runs. ‘King’ Kohli has hit 148 fours and 24 sixes against New Zealand so far in this format.

Rohit Sharma’s records

On the other hand, Rohit Sharma has played a total of 31 ODI matches against New Zealand from 2009 till the writing of this report. During this period, he has scored 1073 runs in 29 innings at an average of 38.32. Rohit has scored two centuries and six half-centuries against the Kiwi team. His highest score in the ODI match against New Zealand is a century of 147 runs. ‘Hitman’ Sharma has so far hit 47 sixes and 93 fours against New Zealand.

Which of the two has the best stats?

Comparison of statistics against New Zealand clearly shows that Virat Kohli is ahead of Rohit in terms of consistency, whose average (55.23) and centuries (6) are much better than Rohit. At the same time, despite being behind in runs, Rohit Sharma has made an impact with his aggressive style, which is clearly visible in his highest number of sixes (47).

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