Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are two names in the Indian Premier League (IPL) who have made a special place in the hearts of cricket lovers with their batting skills and leadership abilities. Both the players have enriched the IPL in their own ways after 252 matches. Let's take a look at their performance:

Virat Kohli: Run Machine

Virat Kohli has scored 7,582 runs in 252 matches while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), which is the highest in IPL history. He has a batting average of 38.16 and a strike rate of 130.41. Kohli has scored 5 centuries and 50 half-centuries, with his highest score being 122*. His consistency and technical skills have earned him the title of 'run machine'.

Rohit Sharma: Captain and Batsman

Rohit Sharma has scored 6,472 runs in 252 matches playing for Mumbai Indians (MI), the fourth-most in the IPL. He has a batting average of 30.96 and a strike rate of 129.89. Rohit has scored 2 centuries and 42 half-centuries, with his highest score being 109*. His aggressive style and varied shots as a batsman have given him special recognition.

Leadership: Kohli vs Rohit

While Virat Kohli has led the RCB to the playoffs several times, Mumbai Indians have won the IPL title a total of five times in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020 under Rohit's captaincy. Rohit's leadership and strategic thinking have made Mumbai Indians the most successful franchise.

Who is the best?

Based on statistics, Virat Kohli has excelled in individual batting, while Rohit Sharma has achieved success in captaincy along with his batting. Kohli's runs and average make him a great batsman, but Rohit's team successes under captaincy establish him as a successful leader. So, determining the best depends on whether you give more importance to individual performance or team success.