The rivalry between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam continues to fuel debates among cricket fans. However, when we compare their stats after 123 ODI matches, Kohli edges out Babar with 5,154 runs and 17 centuries. Not far behind, Babar has scored 5,957 runs and 19 centuries. Kohli has been dismissed for a duck on 8 occasions, while Babar has been out for a golden duck only 4 times. Their performance against some of the top teams such as Australia, England, and West Indies is also compared in this statistical analysis.
Babar Azam vs Virat Kohli: A Statistical Comparison
The rivalry between Babar Azam and Virat Kohli is one of the most fascinating in cricket today. Both players are considered to be among the best batsmen in the world, and their performances are often compared.
In this article, we will take a closer look at the stats of Babar Azam and Virat Kohli after 123 ODI matches. We will also compare their performance against some of the top teams in the world.
Runs Scored
In terms of runs scored, Kohli has a slight edge over Babar. Kohli has scored 5,154 runs in 123 ODI matches, while Babar has scored 5,957 runs.
Centuries
Babar has a slight edge over Kohli in terms of centuries. Babar has scored 19 centuries in 123 ODI matches, while Kohli has scored 17 centuries.
Ducks
Babar has been dismissed for a duck on 4 occasions in 123 ODI matches, while Kohli has been dismissed for a duck on 8 occasions.
Average
Kohli has a slightly higher average than Babar. Kohli's average is 54.83, while Babar's average is 53.23.
Strike Rate
Babar has a slightly higher strike rate than Kohli. Babar's strike rate is 89.36, while Kohli's strike rate is 88.62.
Performance Against Top Teams
Both Babar and Kohli have performed well against some of the top teams in the world. Here is a comparison of their stats against Australia, England, and West Indies:
Against Australia
Against England
Against West Indies
FAQs
1. Who is better, Babar Azam or Virat Kohli?
This is a difficult question to answer, as both players are very talented. However, Kohli has a slight edge over Babar in terms of stats and experience.
2. Who has scored more runs in ODIs?
Kohli has scored more runs in ODIs than Babar. Kohli has scored 12,344 runs in 262 matches, while Babar has scored 6,680 runs in 89 matches.
3. Who has scored more centuries in ODIs?
Kohli has scored more centuries in ODIs than Babar. Kohli has scored 43 centuries in 262 matches, while Babar has scored 19 centuries in 89 matches.
4. Who has a higher average in ODIs?
Kohli has a higher average in ODIs than Babar. Kohli's average is 59.07, while Babar's average is 57.12.
5. Who has a higher strike rate in ODIs?
Babar has a higher strike rate in ODIs than Kohli. Babar's strike rate is 89.36, while Kohli's strike rate is 88.62
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