How to compare two international batters fairly

When two batters are compared, one number rarely settles the question. Runs show accumulated output, average shows what a player scores per dismissal, and strike rate shows scoring pace. Read the three together, and keep the format and career scope the same.

Infographic comparing Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in ODI runs, batting average and strike rate — How to compare two international batters fairly · Cricket Wicket · data checked 2026-09-28

What the example shows

In this ODI snapshot, Virat Kohli leads the run total with 15,080 from 303 innings. Rohit Sharma has 11,927 runs from 281 innings. That is the volume view.

The average comparison favours Virat Kohli in this snapshot, while the strike-rate values are close. Era, role, opposition, venues and opportunity still matter.

59.13Virat Kohli ODI average

48.88Rohit Sharma ODI average

94.30 / 93.04ODI strike rates · Virat Kohli / Rohit Sharma

Compare two international careers · Virat Kohli profile · Rohit Sharma profile · Create your own visual

Career figures are independent official snapshots. Batting average is runs ÷ dismissals; strike rate is 100 × runs ÷ balls faced. A missing denominator stays unavailable.