Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are among just the four players who have featured in all 18 season of the Indian Premier League since its inception in 2008.
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While Virat has been a 'one team man' for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru for all these years, Rohit who has won five titles with the Mumbai Indians has also played and won for the Deccan Chargers.
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As they go head-on once again in the 2025 season at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, let us have a look at how their number look like as the stalwarts of the league.
Virat Kohli vs Rohit Sharma- Comparing IPL stats
Kohli is the highest run scorer in the history of the IPL with a gulf of 1200+ runs between him and the Shikhar Dhawan. Rohit is currently just behind Dhawan at number 3 with majority of 2025 season to be played.
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| Stats | Virat Kohli (RCB) | Rohit Sharma (DC* & MI) |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 260 | 264 |
| Innings | 252 | 259 |
| Runs | 8326 | 6786 |
| Highest | 113* | 109* |
| Average | 39.27 | 29.63 |
| Strike Rate | 132.26 | 131.61 |
| 50s/100s | 59/8 | 44/2 |
| 4s/6s | 732/283 | 609/292 |
| Orange Caps | 2 | 0 |
| Best Scoring Season | 973 (2016) | 538 (2013) |
* DC stands for Deccan Chargers here
Virat Kohli vs Rohit Sharma- Comparing trophies and awards
The former MI captain has played in 6 IPL finals as compared to Virat's 6. However, the former has won all the finals but Virat has been unable to cross the hurdle yet.
| Trophies | Virat Kohli (RCB) | Rohit Sharma (DC & MI) |
|---|---|---|
| IPL titles | 0 | 6 (2009, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020) |
| Player of the match | 18 | 19 |
| Player of the tournament | 1 (2016) | 0 |
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