Virat Kohli has been an impressive player in India. He has been playing for a long period of time and has contributed a lot to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, India, to win the match. On the other hand, K.L. Rahul is an admired, calm, and composed player, and he is also one of the best players in India.

Now let's compare these two players, and also gain basic information about them, their overall IPL stats, best seasons there playing style, top IPL knocks, and strengths.

VIRAT KOHLI: IPL Profile

Basic Details

• Nationality: Indian
• Role: Top-order Batter
• Teams: Royal Challengers Bengaluru
• IPL Debut: 2008

Overall IPL Stats

• Matches: 250+
• Runs: 7,500+
• Average: 37+
• Strike Rate: 130-135
• 100s: 7
• 50s: 50+
• Best Score: 113
• Orange Cap Wins: 2 (2016 & 2024 seasons)

Peak Season: 2016 (Historic Season)

• Runs: 973 (Most in a single IPL season)
• 100s: 4 centuries in one season
• Strike Rate: 150+
• Carried RCB to the final almost single-handedly

Playing Style

• Technically solid classical batter
• Strong cover drives & straight shots
• Anchors innings and accelerates later
• Performs under pressure

Top IPL Knocks

• 113 vs Kings XI Punjab (2016)
• 109 vs Gujarat Lions (2016)
• 100 vs KKR (2019)
• 70+ knocks in playoffs

Strengths

• Consistency across seasons
• Big-match temperament
• Chasing specialist
• Fitness & longevity

KL RAHUL: IPL Profile

Basic Details

• Nationality: Indian
• Role: Opener / Wicketkeeper Batter
• Teams Played For: RCB, SRH, Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants
• IPL Debut: 2013

Overall IPL Stats

• Matches: 130+
• Runs: 4,500+
• Average: 45+
• Strike Rate: 135-140
• 100s: 4
• 50s: 35+
• Best Score: 132*
• Orange Cap: 2020 (670 runs)

Explosive Season - 2018

• 659 runs
• 14-ball fastest IPL fifty (vs Delhi)
• SR 150+

Notable Records

• 132* vs RCB (2020) - Highest individual score by an Indian in IPL
• Consistent 600+ run seasons
• One of the fastest to 4,000 IPL runs

Playing Style

• Elegant stroke-maker
• Strong square cuts & pull shots
• Can anchor or accelerate
• Effective Powerplay batter

Top IPL Knocks

• 132* vs RCB
• 98* vs CSK
• 91 vs Mumbai Indians
• Multiple match-winning 70+ scores

Now let's compare them together

Category: Experience

Virat Kohli: Since 2008

KL Rahul: Mid-generation

Category: Runs

Virat Kohli: Higher Total

KL Rahul: Fewer but a high average

Category: Strike Rate

Virat Kohli: Slightly Lower

KL Rahul: Slightly Higher

Category: Consistency

Virat Kohli: Long-term Consistent

KL Rahul: Peak consistency since 2018

Category: Captaincy

Virat Kohli: RCB (long stint)

KL Rahul: PBKS & LSG captain

Category: Finishing Ability

Virat Kohli: Strong chaser

KL Rahul: Flexible role player

Who is better?

Both players are equally good, they have contributed and also contributing to the cricket team in india.

What's your opinion?

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