Quinton de Kock vs Virat Kohli - comparing their stats after 157 ODIs

Seasoned South African batter Quinton de Kock smashed a terrific hundred against Pakistan at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad in the second ODI of the three-match series on Thursday, November 6. Courtesy of his brilliant knock, the Proteas thumped Pakistan by eight wickets to level the series 1-1. Pakistan had won the opening match of the series by two wickets.

Pakistan won the toss and batted first in the second ODI, but were restricted to 269-9 as Nandre Burger claimed 4-46. In the chase, South Africa cruised home in 40.1 overs as De Kock hammered 123* off 119 balls, while Tony de Zorzi hit 76 off 63. The duo added 153 for the second wicket.

De Kock, who was named Player of the Match, has featured in 157 ODIs so far. In this feature, we compare his one-day stats with those of Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli after the latter had also played 157 ODI games.

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Quinton de Kock vs Virat Kohli - Who has more runs and a better average after 157 ODIs?

In 157 ODIs, De Kock has scored 6,956 runs at an average of 46.68 and a strike rate of 96.67. Of his runs, 1,021 have come in 30 ODIs against Australia at an average of 35.20. The 32-year-old has also scored 1,219 runs in 25 matches against Sri Lanka at an average of 50.79 and 1,077 runs in 20 ODIs against India at an average of 53.85.

After 157 ODIs, Kohli had 6,536 runs to his name at an average of 51.87 and a strike rate of 89.87. Of his runs, 1,856 came in 40 matches against Sri Lanka at an average of 56.24. The former India captain had also scored 736 runs in 23 ODIs against England at an average of 38.73 and 620 runs in 17 one-dayers against Australia at an average of 51.66.

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Quinton de Kock vs Virat Kohli - Who has more hundreds after 157 ODIs?

Having played 157 ODIs, De Kock has notched up 22 centuries and 31 fifties. His career-best of 178 was registered against Australia in Centurion in September 2016. The 113-ball knock included 16 fours and 11 sixes. Of his 22 one-day centuries, six have come against India, four against Sri Lanka and three each against Australia and England.

Player	Runs	Average	SR	HS	100s	50s
Quinton de Kock	6,956	46.68	96.67	178	22	31
Virat Kohli	6,536	51.87	89.87	183	22	33

(De Kock vs Kohli - Batting stats comparison after 157 ODIs)

After 157 ODIs, Kohli had 22 hundreds and 33 half-centuries to his name. His best of 183 came off 148 balls against Pakistan in Mirpur in the 2012 Asia Cup. The knock included 22 fours and a six. Of Kohli's 22 tons, six came against Sri Lanka and three each against Australia, Bangladesh and West Indies.

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Quinton de Kock vs Virat Kohli - Who has a better record in wins after 157 ODIs?

In 97 matches that South Africa have won, De Kock has totaled 5,155 runs, averaging 54.84 and a strike rate of 100.36. The southpaw has notched up 19 hundreds and 22 fifties in wins. Two of his centuries have come in losing causes and one in no result.

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	SR	HS	100s	50s
Quinton de Kock	97	5,155	54.84	100.36	178	19	22
Virat Kohli	95	4,812	68.74	93.72	183	20	19

(De Kock vs Kohli - Batting stats comparison in wins after 157 ODIs)

After 157 ODIs, Kohli had been part of 95 matches that India had won. In winning causes, he had scored 4,812 runs at an average of 68.74 and a strike rate of 93.72, with 20 hundreds and 19 half-centuries. In 52 ODIs that India lost, he had 1,621 runs at an average of 31.78, with two tons.

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Quinton de Kock vs Virat Kohli - Who has a better record in chases after 157 ODIs?

In 71 ODIs in chases, De Kock has scored 2,981 runs at an average of 44.49 and a strike rate of 104.04, with six centuries and 15 half-centuries to his name. Batting first, he has 3,975 runs in 86 ODIs, averaging 48.47 at a strike rate of 91.80, with 16 hundreds and as many half-centuries.

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	SR	HS	100s	50s
Quinton de Kock	71	2,981	44.49	104.04	178	6	15
Virat Kohli	91	4,197	64.56	92.68	183	14	21

(De Kock vs Kohli - Batting stats comparison in chases after 157 ODIs)

Of his first 157 ODIs, Kohli was part of 91 matches in which India batted second. In chases, he scored 4,197 runs at an average of 64.56 and a strike rate of 92.68, with 14 tons and 21 half-centuries. Batting first, he had 2,339 runs in 66 matches at an average of 38.34 and a strike rate of 85.24, with eight tons and 12 fifties.