Virat Kohli and Adil Rashid have played against each other many times, especially in matches between India and England. Kohli is known for his strong batting, while Rashid is a leg-spinner who uses clever variations to take wickets. Their battles on the field have been important in many games.
In this article, we look at the head-to-head stats between Kohli and Rashid to understand how Kohli has performed against him in different formats.
Virat Kohli vs Adil Rashid Head-to-Head Stats Summary
Virat Kohli has faced 661 balls from Adil Rashid across all international formats and scored 473 runs, getting dismissed 11 times. He has hit 38 fours and 4 sixes, while playing 370 dot balls. Rashid has had the upper hand in limited-overs cricket, but Kohli has done well against him in Tests.
Format | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s/6s | Avg | SR |
Test | 289 | 463 | 4 | 298 | 28/1 | 72.2 | 62.4 |
ODI | 112 | 130 | 5 | 50 | 7/1 | 22.4 | 86.2 |
T20I | 72 | 68 | 2 | 22 | 3/2 | 36.0 | 105.9 |
Total | 473 | 661 | 11 | 370 | 38/4 | 130.6 | 254.5 |
Virat Kohli vs Adil Rashid: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in Test Cricket
In Test cricket, Kohli has scored 289 runs off 463 balls, being dismissed 4 times by Rashid. He has hit 28 fours and 1 six, with 298 dot balls, averaging 72.2 and striking at 62.4 – strong numbers that show his comfort against Rashid in the longest format.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2016 | 201 | 323 | 2 | 205 | 20 | 0 | 100.5 | 62.2 |
2018 | 88 | 140 | 2 | 93 | 8 | 1 | 44.0 | 62.9 |
Total | 289 | 463 | 4 | 298 | 28 | 1 | 72.2 | 62.4 |
Virat Kohli vs Adil Rashid: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in ODI Cricket
In ODIs, Kohli has scored 112 runs off 130 balls and has been dismissed 5 times by Rashid, showing the leg-spinner's success in the format. Kohli has hit 7 fours and 1 six, played 50 dot balls, and has a strike rate of 86.2 and an average of 22.4.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2017 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | - | 66.7 |
2018 | 41 | 45 | 2 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 20.5 | 91.1 |
2019 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | - | 110.0 |
2021 | 48 | 49 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 48.0 | 98.0 |
2025 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 28.6 |
Total | 112 | 130 | 5 | 50 | 7 | 1 | 22.4 | 86.2 |
Virat Kohli vs Adil Rashid: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in T20I Cricket
In T20Is, Kohli has scored 72 runs from 68 balls, with 2 dismissals. He has hit 3 fours and 2 sixes, played 22 dot balls, and maintained a strike rate of 105.9 with an average of 36.0.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2018 | 40 | 27 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | - | 148.1 |
2021 | 23 | 32 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 11.5 | 71.9 |
2022 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 100.0 |
Total | 72 | 68 | 2 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 36.0 | 105.9 |
Verdict: Virat Kohli vs Adil Rashid Who Has the Edge?
Virat Kohli has had the upper hand in Test cricket, averaging over 72 against Rashid with controlled and confident play.
However, in ODIs, Rashid has dismissed Kohli five times, showing his effectiveness in the middle overs.
In T20Is, the battle is fairly balanced, with Kohli scoring quickly but also falling twice.
Overall, Rashid has been more successful in limited-overs formats, while Kohli has dominated their contests in Tests.
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