Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli: Who is the real juggernaut of IPL between Rohit and Virat? See the shocking figures
IPL Stats: The number of fans of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the country is very large. In IPL, many sports lovers come to the stadium to see these two players. Not only this, during IPL the fans often get divided into two groups because of these two stars and disputes are seen between their supporters on social media also. Both the players have been playing since the first season of IPL and the 19th season of the tournament is about to start.
Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are veteran batsmen of IPL, but some differences are clearly visible in their playing style and records. Rohit has scored consistently over a long career and his playing style is considered steady and patient, whereas Kohli’s batting is more aggressive and his ability to score centuries is more.
Which is better between the two?
Talking about statistics, Rohit has scored 7046 runs and scored two centuries, while Kohli has scored 8661 runs and scored eight centuries. In terms of strike rate, both are almost equal, but Kohli’s average is 39.54, which is much higher than Rohit’s 29.73. Rohit has hit more sixes, while Kohli has hit more fours. Overall, Rohit’s game is based on consistency and experience, while Kohli’s game focuses on aggression and high run-scoring ability. Let us take a look at his IPL career.
Rohit Sharma’s IPL career
- Match: 272
- Innings: 267
- Run: 7046
- Average: 29.73
- Strike Rate: 132.09
- Centuries/Fifties: 2 centuries and 47 half-centuries
- Highest innings: 109 not out
- Hit: 302 sixes and 640 fours
‘Hitman’ Rohit Sharma is the second highest run scorer in the world so far in IPL.
Virat Kohli’s IPL career
- Match: 267
- Innings: 259
- Run: 8661
- Average: 39.54
- Strike Rate: 132.85
- Centuries/Fifties: 8 centuries and 63 half-centuries
- Highest innings: 113 runs not out
- Hit: 291 sixes and 771 fours
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‘King’ Kohli is the world’s highest run-scorer in the IPL so far. It is clear from these figures that both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are the biggest and most influential batsmen of IPL. While Rohit has performed consistently over a long career, Kohli’s high average and consistent centuries make him among the most dangerous batsmen.
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