Virat Kohli vs AB de Villiers
Virat Kohli vs AB de Villiers: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers?
The rivalry with South African star AB de Villiers has captivated fans, with both players known for their explosive batting and match-winning abilities.
Virat Kohli
Key numbers
- ODI CenturiesMost in history
- Total International CenturiesOver 85
- Test MatchesOver 100
- ODIs PlayedOver 250
- T20Is PlayedOver 100
Top honours
- ICC ODI Player of the YearFour times (2012, 2017, 2018, 2023)
- Cricketer of the YearTwice (2017, 2018)
- Spirit of Cricket Award2019
- Cricketer of the Decade2020
- Khel Ratna AwardIndia's highest sporting honour, awarded in 2018
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AB de Villiers
Key numbers
- Test runsover 8,000
- ODI runsover 8,000
- Batting averageover 50
- Fastest ODI fifty16 balls
- Fastest ODI century31 balls
Top honours
- ICC ODI Player of the Year3 times (2010, 2014, 2017)
- Wisden Cricketer of the Decade2019
- Fastest ODI fifty16 balls
- Fastest ODI century31 balls
- Fastest ODI 15062 balls