When it comes to the head-to-head rivalry between Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, both play for the same team (India) at the international level in two different era.
The comparison between Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli stands as the ultimate "era vs. era" debate in cricket history.
Sachin Tendulkar holds the all-time records for most matches, runs, and centuries in international history.
However, Virat Kohli has a superior scoring rate and record for total runs in the limited-overs format; notably, he has even surpassed Sachin's record for the most centuries in ODIs.
In November 2023, Virat Kohli broke Tendulkar's seemingly unbreakable record of 49 ODI centuries. Kohli has reached 55 ODI centuries in significantly fewer innings—taking only 303 innings to cross 15,000 ODI runs compared to Tendulkar's 377.
Here is a direct comparative analysis of the IPL head-to-head records and international careers of both stalwarts:
Virat Kohli vs Rohit Sharma (International Records) Stats
| Record / Format | Sachin Tendulkar | Virat Kohli | Leader / Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total International Runs | 34,357 | 28,498 | Sachin Tendulkar |
| Total International Centuries | 100 | 86 | Sachin Tendulkar |
| Test Batting Average | 53.78 (15,921 runs) | 46.85 (9,230 runs) | Sachin Tendulkar |
| Test Match Centuries | 51 Centuries | 30 Centuries | Sachin Tendulkar |
| ODI Batting Average | 44.83 (18,426 runs) | 59.13 (15,080 runs) | Virat Kohli |
| ODI Match Centuries | 49 Centuries | 55 Centuries | Virat Kohli |
| ODI Highest Score | 200* (First in History) | 183 | Sachin Tendulkar |
| T20I Runs & Average | 10 (Avg: 10.00) | 4,188 (Avg: 48.69) | Virat Kohli |
| ODI World Cup Titles | 1 (2011) | 1 (2011) | Tie (Played Together) |
| International Half-Centuries (50s) | 164 Fifties | 148 Fifties | Sachin Tendulkar |
Last Updated on 1 October 2026
📊 Sachin Tendulkar vs Virat Kohli Overall Career Stats (All International Formats)
Sachin Tendulkar is well ahead in terms of total runs, average, and centuries across international formats. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli holds impressive records in white-ball cricket, including the highest individual score in ODI history (200*) double centuries.
| Format / Player | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 100s / 50s | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test Cricket | |||||||
| Sachin Tendulkar | 200 | 329 | 15,921 | 53.78 | 54.00+ | 51 / 68 | 248* |
| Virat Kohli | 123 | 210 | 9,230 | 46.85 | 55.57 | 30 / 31 | 254* |
| ODI Cricket | |||||||
| Sachin Tendulkar | 463 | 452 | 18,426 | 44.83 | 86.23 | 49 / 96 | 200* |
| Virat Kohli | 315 | 303 | 15,080 | 59.13 | 94.00+ | 55 / 79 | 183 |
| T20I Cricket | |||||||
| Sachin Tendulkar | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10.00 | 66.66 | 0 / 0 | 10 |
| Virat Kohli | 125 | 117 | 4,188 | 48.69 | 137.04 | 1 / 38 | 122* |
| COMBINED TOTALS | |||||||
| Sachin Tendulkar | 664 | 782 | 34,357 | 48.52 | — | 100 / 164 | 248* |
| Virat Kohli | 563 | 630 | 28,498 | 52.50+ | — | 86 / 148 | 254* |
Last Updated on 01 October 2026
📊 Sachin Tendulkar vs Virat Kohli IPL Stats
Virat Kohli is well ahead in terms of total runs, average, and centuries IPL T20.
| IPL Record Category | Sachin Tendulkar (MI) | Virat Kohli (RCB) | Leader / Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total IPL Matches | 78 Matches | 272 Matches | Virat Kohli |
| Total IPL Runs | 2,334 runs | 9,405 runs (All-Time Record) | Virat Kohli |
| IPL Batting Average | 33.83 | 40.71 | Virat Kohli |
| IPL Strike Rate | 119.82 | 134.99 | Virat Kohli |
| IPL Centuries (100s) | 1 Century | 9 Centuries (All-Time Record) | Virat Kohli |
| IPL Half-Centuries (50s) | 13 Fifties | 69 Fifties | Virat Kohli |
| Highest IPL Score | 100* | 113* | Virat Kohli |
| IPL Boundaries (4s / 6s) | 295 Fours / 29 Sixes | 853 Fours / 318 Sixes | Virat Kohli |
| Orange Caps Won | 1 (2010) | 2 (2016, 2024) | Virat Kohli |
| IPL Trophies (As Captain) | 0 (Runner-up in 2010) | 0 (Runner-up in 2016) | Tie |
Last Updated on 01 October 2026
