[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]Babar Azam and Virat Kohli have been the subject of intense discussions in the cricketing world ever since Babar dethroned Kohli as the top-ranked ODI batsman. While Kohli began his international cricket journey nearly seven years before Babar, it is only fair to compare their careers using the ‘at this stage of the career’ approach.
Comparing their statistics after 253 international matches, cricket fans worldwide would be amazed by the striking similarities between the two prolific batters. Babar has amassed 12,346 runs at an average of 49.58, with his highest score of 196 against Australia last year.
He has recorded 30 international centuries and 82 half-centuries, while maintaining a strike rate of 80.94.
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On the other hand, Virat had scored 11,676 runs at an average of 49.47 during his first 253 international matches, with his highest score being 183 against Pakistan. The Indian batting maestro had notched up 36 centuries and 62 half-centuries, maintaining a strike rate of 79.19 after 253 internationals.
| Batters | Matches | Runs | Average | 50s | 100s | Strike Rate |
| Babar Azam | 253 | 12,346 | 49.58 | 82 | 30 | 80.94 |
| Virat Kohli | 253 | 11,676 | 49.47 | 62 | 36 | 79.19 |
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