In the world of cricket, few players have made as significant an impact as Virat Kohli and Virender Sehwag. Both batsmen have dominated the sport in all three formats, with impressive records that continue to inspire new generations of players. While Sehwag retired from international cricket several years ago, Kohli remains an active player, having retired from T20 Internationals but still participating in ODIs and Tests.
A Look at Their ODI Careers
Virender Sehwag played a total of 251 matches in his ODI career, while Virat Kohli has played 295 ODIs to date. When comparing their achievements after 251 ODIs, it becomes clear that Kohli has surpassed Sehwag in several key areas. For instance, Kohli has scored more runs, with 12,040 to Sehwag’s 8,273. Additionally, Kohli has achieved 43 centuries, compared to Sehwag’s 15, and has recorded 60 half-centuries, while Sehwag has 38.
Sehwag’s Advantage in Sixes and Fours
However, Sehwag has a slight edge over Kohli when it comes to hitting sixes and fours. After 251 ODIs, Sehwag had hit 1,132 fours and 136 sixes, while Kohli had hit 1,130 fours and 124 sixes. Moreover, Sehwag’s strike rate of 104.34 is higher than Kohli’s 93.24 after 251 ODIs. These statistics highlight the unique strengths and abilities of each player, demonstrating that both Sehwag and Kohli have made significant contributions to the world of cricket.