SACHIN vs VIRAT STATS

Overall Career Stats (International Cricket)

Format	Sachin Tendulkar	Virat Kohli (as of March 2025)
Tests	200 matches, 15,921 runs, 53.78 avg, 51 100s	113 matches, 8,848 runs, 49.15 avg, 29 100s
ODIs	463 matches, 18,426 runs, 44.83 avg, 49 100s	292 matches, 13,848 runs, 58.67 avg, 50 100s
T20Is	1 match, 10 runs, 10.00 avg, 0 100s	117 matches, 4,037 runs, 51.75 avg, 1 100
Total (Int’l)	664 matches, 34,357 runs, 100 100s	522 matches, 26,733 runs, 80 100s

Test Cricket

Sachin Tendulkar: Played 200 Tests, most by any Indian, and holds the record for the most Test runs.
Virat Kohli: Has a slightly lower average but has been India’s best Test batter in overseas conditions.

Stat	Sachin Tendulkar	Virat Kohli
Matches	200	113
Runs	15,921	8,848
Average	53.78	49.15
100s	51	29
50s	68	30
Highest Score	248*	254*

🔹 Key Fact: Sachin has more Test hundreds, but Virat’s performances in Australia, England, and South Africa have been exceptional.

ODI Cricket

Virat Kohli has surpassed Sachin’s 49 ODI centuries and is now the leading century-maker in ODIs.
Sachin’s 18,426 runs remain unbeaten, but Virat has the highest average in ODI history among top batters.

Stat	Sachin Tendulkar	Virat Kohli
Matches	463	292
Runs	18,426	13,848
Average	44.83	58.67
100s	49	50
50s	96	72
Highest Score	200*	183

🔹 Key Fact: Sachin has more runs, but Virat is the fastest to 8K, 9K, 10K, 11K & 12K runs in ODIs.

T20I Cricket

Sachin played just 1 T20I, while Virat is one of the greatest T20 batters in history.

Stat	Sachin Tendulkar	Virat Kohli
Matches	1	117
Runs	10	4,037
Average	10.00	51.75
100s	0	1
50s	0	37
Highest Score	10	122*

🔹 Key Fact: Virat has been India’s best T20 batter in ICC events, especially in chases.

ICC Tournament Performance

Tournament	Sachin Tendulkar	Virat Kohli
ODI World Cups	6 (1992-2011)	4 (2011-2023)
WC Runs	2,278 (Highest)	1,795
WC 100s	6	5
T20 WC Runs	152	1,141 (Highest)
Best WC Finish	2011 Winner	2011 Winner

🔹 Key Fact: Sachin was the highest run-scorer in World Cup history, while Virat has the most T20 World Cup runs ever.

Who is Greater?

Sachin: More runs, longevity, and dominance across decades.
Virat: Better average, more match-winning knocks, and modern-era consistency.

Sachin Tendulkar vs. Virat Kohli – Performance Against Top Teams & In Different Countries

1️⃣ Performance Against Top Teams in ODIs

Opponent	Sachin Tendulkar (Avg)	Virat Kohli (Avg)
Australia	44.59 (3,077 runs, 9 100s)	54.96 (2,227 runs, 8 100s)
England	44.26 (1,452 runs, 2 100s)	47.69 (1,464 runs, 3 100s)
Pakistan	40.09 (2,526 runs, 5 100s)	48.73 (1,112 runs, 3 100s)
South Africa	35.64 (2,001 runs, 5 100s)	49.92 (1,449 runs, 3 100s)
New Zealand	45.47 (1,757 runs, 5 100s)	59.00 (1,538 runs, 6 100s)
Sri Lanka	43.84 (3,113 runs, 8 100s)	55.45 (2,548 runs, 10 100s)

🔹 Key Takeaways:

Sachin dominated Australia, scoring most runs against them in ODIs.
Virat has better averages against every major team, especially against New Zealand & South Africa.
Both are excellent vs Pakistan, with Sachin playing legendary WC knocks, while Virat has iconic chases.

2️⃣ Performance Against Top Teams in Tests

Opponent	Sachin Tendulkar (Avg)	Virat Kohli (Avg)
Australia	55.00 (3,630 runs, 11 100s)	48.26 (2,137 runs, 8 100s)
England	51.73 (2,535 runs, 7 100s)	42.24 (2,068 runs, 5 100s)
Pakistan	42.28 (1,057 runs, 2 100s)	49.64 (932 runs, 2 100s)
South Africa	46.44 (1,741 runs, 5 100s)	47.67 (1,236 runs, 3 100s)
New Zealand	46.59 (1,595 runs, 4 100s)	51.50 (866 runs, 3 100s)

🔹 Key Takeaways:

Sachin is a Test legend vs Australia, England & South Africa, dominating their bowlers.
Virat’s best performances came in Australia, where he has 8 centuries.
Both struggled a bit in England early in their careers, but Sachin ended with a great record there.

3️⃣ Performance in Different Countries (Tests & ODIs Combined)

Country	Sachin Tendulkar (Avg)	Virat Kohli (Avg)
India	54.75 (17,598 runs, 53 100s)	61.43 (11,115 runs, 39 100s)
Australia	51.74 (5,416 runs, 17 100s)	52.73 (3,820 runs, 13 100s)
England	48.68 (3,794 runs, 11 100s)	43.11 (3,176 runs, 9 100s)
South Africa	46.44 (2,548 runs, 7 100s)	48.31 (2,165 runs, 6 100s)
New Zealand	49.23 (2,116 runs, 6 100s)	50.56 (1,847 runs, 5 100s)

🔹 Key Takeaways:

Sachin performed consistently across all conditions, including England & South Africa.
Virat has the highest average in India, showing his dominance in home conditions.
Virat also has an excellent record in Australia & South Africa.

Final Verdict – Who Is Better Against Top Teams?

📌 In ODIs: Virat Kohli has a better average against almost all top teams, while Sachin has more runs & historic knocks.
📌 In Tests: Sachin is slightly ahead, especially in England, Australia, and against stronger bowling attacks.
📌 Overall: Both are GOAT-level batters, but Sachin is a long-term great, while Virat is a modern-era beast.

Sachin Tendulkar vs. Virat Kohli – Greatest Match-Winning Knocks 🏆🔥

Both Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli have played numerous iconic match-winning innings. Here’s a look at some of their best under-pressure performances across formats:

🏆 Sachin Tendulkar’s Greatest Match-Winning Knocks

1️⃣ 98 (75) vs Pakistan – 2003 World Cup (ODI, Centurion)

✅ Chased 274 in a high-pressure India-Pakistan World Cup game
✅ Iconic uppercut six off Shoaib Akhtar
✅ Set the tone for an easy India win

🔥 Why it’s special? One of the most famous World Cup innings ever, against a strong Pakistan attack (Wasim, Waqar, Shoaib).

*2️⃣ 200 (147) vs South Africa – 2010 (ODI, Gwalior)**

✅ First-ever double century in ODI history
✅ Led India to 401/3 & crushed SA by 153 runs

🔥 Why it’s special? Sachin became the first man to score 200 in an ODI*, revolutionizing the game.

*3️⃣ 241 vs Australia – 2004 Sydney Test**

✅ A masterclass in patience – NO cover drives!
✅ Helped India post 705/7 & draw the match

🔥 Why it’s special? Sachin was struggling with his off-side shots but adapted his game to score a chanceless 241 in Australia*.

4️⃣ 136 vs Pakistan – 1999 Chennai Test

✅ 4th innings chase of 271 – India collapsed from 254/6 to 258 all out
✅ Sachin battled back pain to score 136

🔥 Why it’s special? One of Sachin’s most heartbreaking knocks – India lost by 12 runs, but he fought till the end.

*5️⃣ 103 vs England – 2008 Chennai Test**

✅ Chased 387 – one of India’s greatest Test wins
✅ Dedicated to Mumbai after 26/11 attacks

🔥 Why it’s special? An emotional & historic chase, proving Sachin was still India’s backbone.

🏆 Virat Kohli’s Greatest Match-Winning Knocks

1️⃣ 183 (148) vs Pakistan – 2012 Asia Cup (ODI, Mirpur)

✅ Chased 330 – India’s highest-ever chase vs Pakistan
✅ Destroyed Pakistan’s attack (Wahab, Ajmal, Gul)

🔥 Why it’s special? Kohli’s highest ODI score and a sign of his dominance in run chases.

*2️⃣ 82 (53) vs Australia – 2016 T20 World Cup (Mohali)**

✅ Chased 161 in a virtual quarter-final
✅ Scored 67 runs in the last 6 overs!

🔥 Why it’s special? One of the best T20 knocks ever – pure class under pressure.

*3️⃣ 122 (61) vs Afghanistan – 2022 Asia Cup (T20I, Dubai)**

✅ Kohli’s first-ever T20I century
✅ Ended his 3-year century drought in style

🔥 Why it’s special? His comeback knock, proving he still had the hunger for big runs.

4️⃣ 97 & 103 vs England – 2018 Edgbaston Test

✅ Fought alone as India collapsed (lost by 31 runs)
✅ Scored 200+ runs while the rest of the team struggled

🔥 Why it’s special? One of the greatest knocks in England, proving Kohli’s Test class overseas.

*5️⃣ 82 (53) vs Pakistan – 2022 T20 World Cup (Melbourne)**

✅ India was 31/4 chasing 160
✅ Epic six vs Rauf – called ‘the best T20 knock ever’

🔥 Why it’s special? A legendary World Cup chase against Pakistan in a packed MCG.

Who Has Better Winning Knocks? 🏏

📌 Sachin Tendulkar had more iconic knocks in Tests & ODIs across decades, playing against all-time great bowlers.
📌 Virat Kohli is the ultimate chase master, especially in white-ball cricket, with multiple legendary T20I & ODI chases.

💡 Final Verdict:

For historic dominance & longevity → Sachin
For modern chases & T20 heroics → Kohli

Sachin Tendulkar vs. Virat Kohli – Greatest Partnerships & Impact in Finals 🏆🔥

Both Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli have built legendary partnerships and played crucial roles in finals. Let’s break it down.

🏆 Sachin Tendulkar’s Greatest Partnerships

1️⃣ 175-run stand with Rahul Dravid (vs Australia, 1999 Adelaide Test)

✅ India was struggling in Australia, chasing 396.
✅ Sachin (116) & Dravid (180) put up a fight but India lost.

🔥 Why it’s special? A rare overseas fightback in the late 90s, showcasing Sachin’s resilience.

2️⃣ 318-run stand with Sourav Ganguly (vs Sri Lanka, 1999 ODI, Colombo)

✅ Both hit centuries – Sachin (120), Ganguly (183).
✅ One of the biggest partnerships in ODI history.

🔥 Why it’s special? Helped India score 373/6, one of their highest ODI totals.

3️⃣ 256-run stand with Virender Sehwag (vs South Africa, 2010 Test, Kolkata)

✅ Sachin (106) & Sehwag (165) destroyed SA.
✅ Led to a huge Indian win.

🔥 Why it’s special? A partnership between two aggressive batters that took apart a world-class South African attack.

4️⃣ 224-run stand with VVS Laxman (vs Australia, 2001 Test, Sydney)

✅ Sachin (126), Laxman (167) – dominated Warne & McGrath.*
✅ Set up an Indian win in Australia.

🔥 Why it’s special? India rarely won in Australia, and this was one of the defining moments of the golden era.

5️⃣ 114-run stand with MS Dhoni (2011 World Cup Final, Mumbai)

✅ Sachin (18) got India started; Dhoni (91) finished it.*
✅ India won the World Cup after 28 years.

🔥 Why it’s special? Though not a massive partnership, it was Sachin’s final World Cup match, and he played a key role in the chase.

🏆 Virat Kohli’s Greatest Partnerships

1️⃣ 186-run stand with Ajinkya Rahane (vs Australia, 2014 Melbourne Test)

✅ Kohli (169), Rahane (147) – India counterattacked on a bouncy pitch.

🔥 Why it’s special? One of India’s best Test partnerships in Australia.

2️⃣ 204-run stand with AB de Villiers (vs Gujarat Lions, IPL 2016)

✅ Kohli (109), AB (129) – Both hit tons!
✅ RCB scored 248/3, one of the highest totals in T20 history.

🔥 Why it’s special? The most destructive T20 partnership ever!

3️⃣ 122-run stand with MS Dhoni (vs Australia, 2016 T20I, Mohali)

✅ Kohli (82 off 51) & Dhoni (18) finished an epic chase.**

🔥 Why it’s special? One of the greatest T20I chases, with Dhoni and Kohli showing their finishing skills.

4️⃣ 233-run stand with Rohit Sharma (vs South Africa, 2018 ODI, Centurion)

✅ Kohli (160), Rohit (65) – India dominated SA.*

🔥 Why it’s special? Kohli played one of the greatest ODI knocks in South Africa.

5️⃣ 95-run stand with Hardik Pandya (vs Pakistan, 2022 T20 World Cup, MCG)

✅ India was 31/4, but Kohli (82) and Pandya (40) pulled off a miracle.*

🔥 Why it’s special? Kohli’s greatest T20I knock, with a historic last-ball win against Pakistan.

🏆 Impact in Finals & Big Matches

Player	ODI Finals (Avg)	T20I Finals (Avg)	Test Deciders (Avg)	World Cup Knockouts (Avg)
Sachin Tendulkar	48.16 (6 100s)	N/A	50.23	54.40 (WC knockouts)
Virat Kohli	46.45 (3 100s)	63.40 (T20 finals)	43.82	55.87 (WC knockouts)

🔹 Sachin dominated ODI finals, but Virat is better in T20I finals.
🔹 Both have excellent World Cup knockout averages.

Who Has More Impact in Big Matches?

✅ Sachin Tendulkar

More historic partnerships in Tests.
Performed in World Cup knockouts & ODI finals.
Key role in the 2011 World Cup win.

✅ Virat Kohli

More dominant T20I final performances.
Best chaser in high-pressure games.
Greatest modern T20 World Cup knock vs Pakistan (2022).

Final Verdict 🏆

🔹 Sachin Tendulkar is the legend of big Test & ODI partnerships.
🔹 Virat Kohli is the master of high-pressure chases & T20 finishes.

Sachin Tendulkar vs. Virat Kohli – Best World Cup Performances 🏆🔥

Both Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli have played legendary World Cup knocks, shaping India’s cricket history. Let’s break down their biggest moments on the grandest stage!

🏏 Overall World Cup Stats (ODIs)

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate	100s / 50s	Best Score	Titles Won
Sachin Tendulkar	45	2,278	56.95	88.98	6 / 15	152 vs Namibia (2003)	🏆 2011
Virat Kohli	37	1,795	55.93	88.55	5 / 12	117 vs Pakistan (2023)	❌ (Finalist 2023)

🔹 Sachin is the all-time highest run-scorer in World Cup history!
🔹 Virat is closing in fast & was Player of the Tournament in 2023.

🏆 Sachin Tendulkar’s Best World Cup Performances

1️⃣ 98 (75) vs Pakistan – 2003 World Cup (Centurion)

✅ Chased 274 in a high-pressure Indo-Pak clash.
✅ Destroyed Shoaib Akhtar, hitting the iconic uppercut six!

🔥 Why it’s special? One of the most famous World Cup innings ever, played under immense pressure.

2️⃣ 120 (101) vs England – 2011 World Cup (Bengaluru)

✅ Scored a brilliant century against a strong England team.
✅ Match ended in a rare World Cup tie!

🔥 Why it’s special? Sachin’s fluent ton ensured India avoided a loss in a thrilling game.

3️⃣ 85 vs Pakistan – 2011 World Cup Semi-Final (Mohali)

✅ Guided India to a defendable 260.
✅ Helped India knock Pakistan out of the World Cup.

🔥 Why it’s special? High-pressure match, and though scratchy, Sachin’s innings was vital for India’s win.

4️⃣ 152 (151) vs Namibia – 2003 World Cup (Paarl)

✅ One of Sachin’s easiest centuries, but pure class.

🔥 Why it’s special? Helped India build momentum in the 2003 campaign.

5️⃣ 53 & 114 vs South Africa & Kenya – 1999 World Cup

✅ Despite personal tragedy (lost his father), Sachin returned & hit 140 vs Kenya.*

🔥 Why it’s special? Showed his mental toughness & love for cricket.

🏆 Virat Kohli’s Best World Cup Performances

1️⃣ 117 (113) vs Pakistan – 2023 World Cup (Ahmedabad)

✅ Scored a match-winning ton in front of 100,000 fans.
✅ Dominated Pakistan’s attack in a high-pressure game.

🔥 Why it’s special? First Indian to score a World Cup century vs Pakistan.

*2️⃣ 82 (77) vs Australia – 2019 World Cup (The Oval)**

✅ Built a crucial partnership in a winning total of 352.

🔥 Why it’s special? Kohli’s controlled knock ensured a massive Indian win.

3️⃣ 85 (116) vs New Zealand – 2023 World Cup Semi-Final (Mumbai)

✅ Broke Sachin’s record for most World Cup runs in a single edition.
✅ Anchored India to 397/4.

🔥 Why it’s special? Kohli’s consistency in 2023 made him the tournament’s MVP.

4️⃣ 107 vs Sri Lanka – 2019 World Cup (Leeds)

✅ Played a crucial hand in India’s dominant win.

🔥 Why it’s special? Showcased his ability to adapt to any match situation.

*5️⃣ 73 vs Bangladesh – 2023 World Cup (Pune)**

✅ Finished the chase with a six, staying unbeaten!

🔥 Why it’s special? Displayed his ultimate chase mastery.

🏅 Who Is the Greater World Cup Performer?

Category	Sachin Tendulkar	Virat Kohli
Most Runs	✅ 2,278 (All-time leader)	❌ 1,795 (Still playing)
Best World Cup Knock	✅ 98 vs Pakistan (2003)	✅ 117 vs Pakistan (2023)
Most World Cups Played	✅ 6 (1992–2011)	❌ 4 (2011–2023, ongoing)
Most 100s	✅ 6 (2nd highest in history)	❌ 5
Best World Cup Finish	✅ 🏆 Champion (2011)	❌ Finalist (2023)

Final Verdict 🏆

✅ Sachin Tendulkar is the ultimate World Cup legend – most runs, played in 6 editions, won in 2011.
✅ Virat Kohli is India’s best chaser in World Cups, with elite consistency & big-match temperament.