Dhoni vs Kohli Test Stats Comparison
In Test cricket, Virat Kohli has been one of India’s leading run-scorers and has a higher Test average and more centuries. MS Dhoni played fewer Tests, often batting in the middle order and keeping wicket, and retired from the format in 2014. Kohli has continued to pile up runs and double centuries. Below we compare their Test statistics: total runs, batting average, strike rate, centuries, and highest score.
Test statistics (summary)
| Stat | MS Dhoni | Virat Kohli |
|---|---|---|
| Total Runs | 4,721 | 9,230 |
| Batting Average | 38.38 | 47.09 |
| Strike Rate | 58.77 | 55.42 |
| Centuries | 15 | 92 |
| Highest Score | 224 | 254 |
Test Statistics
Runs, average, and strike rate are Test-only. Centuries and highest score are career figures (all formats).
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