Virat Kohli vs Matthew Breetzke - comparing their stats after 10 ODIs

South African batter Matthew Breetzke scored a fighting half-century in the first ODI against India at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Sunday, November 30. He struck 72 off 80 balls, hitting eight fours and a six, as the Proteas went down fighting in a massive chase of 350.

Responding to India's score of 349-8, South Africa got off to a horror start, losing their first three wickets with just 11 runs on the board. Breetzke, however, featured in some handy partnerships with Tony de Zorzi (39), Dewald Brevis (37) and Marco Jansen (70 off 39) to keep South Africa's hopes alive. The 27-year-old eventually fell to Kuldeep Yadav as the Proteas were bowled out for 332 in 49.2 overs.

Breetzke has so far featured in 10 ODIs. In the wake of his impressive knock against India in Ranchi, we compare his stats with those of Virat Kohli after the latter had also played 10 one-dayers.

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Virat Kohli vs Matthew Breetzke - Who has more runs and a better average after 10 ODIs?

In 10 ODIs, Breetzke has scored 614 runs at an average of 68.22 and a strike rate of 95.48. Of his runs, 150 came in one innings against New Zealand at a strike rate of 101.35. He has also scored 145 runs in two matches against Australia (average 72.50), 158 runs in four innings against Pakistan (average 52.66) and 89 runs in two innings against England (average 44.50).

Kohli had a comparatively underwhelming start to his ODI career. After 10 matches, he had 286 runs to his name at an average of 40.85 and a strike rate of 69.75. Of his runs, 161 came in six matches against Sri Lanka at an average of 32.20. He had also scored 79 runs in one match against West Indies and 30 runs in two matches against Australia.

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Virat Kohli vs Matthew Breetzke - Who has more 50-plus scores after 10 ODIs?

Having played 10 ODIs, Breetzke has six 50-plus scores to his name - one hundred and five fifties. His best of 150 came off 148 balls against New Zealand in Lahore in February 2025. The knock featured 11 fours and five sixes. The Kiwis, however, won the game by six wickets. Of his fifties, two have come against Australia and one each against India, England and Pakistan.

Player	Runs	Average	SR	HS	100s	50s
Matthew Breetzke	614	68.22	95.48	150	1	5
Virat Kohli	286	40.85	69.75	79*	0	2

(Virat Kohli vs Matthew Breetzke - Batting stats comparison after 10 ODIs)

After 10 ODIs, Kohli had notched up two half-centuries. His best at that stage was 79*, which came off 104 balls against West Indies in Johannesburg in the 2009 Champions Trophy. The knock featured nine fours and two sixes. He also hit 54 off 66 balls against Sri Lanka in Colombo in August 2008. Opening the innings, Kohli hit seven fours before being bowled by Thilan Thushara.

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Virat Kohli vs Matthew Breetzke - Who has a better record in wins after 10 ODIs?

Breetzke has been part of four matches that South Africa have won. In winning causes, he has 247 runs at an average of 82.33 and a strike rate of 106.46, with three half-centuries. In six matches that the Proteas have lost, he has scored 367 runs, averaging 61.16 at a strike rate of 89.29, with one ton and two fifties.

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	SR	HS	100s	50s
Matthew Breetzke	4	247	82.33	106.46	88	0	3
Virat Kohli	5	197	65.66	71.11	79*	0	2

(Virat Kohli vs Matthew Breetzke - Batting stats comparison in wins after 10 ODIs)

Kohli was part of five matches that India won. In winning causes, he had scored 197 runs at an average of 65.66 and a strike rate of 71.11, with two half-centuries. In four matches that India had lost, he had 89 runs at an average of 22.25 and a strike rate of 66.91. One match ended in no result.

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Virat Kohli vs Matthew Breetzke - Who has a better record in chases after 10 ODIs?

In three matches in chases, Breetzke has 93 runs at an average of 46.50 and a strike rate of 83.78, with one half-century. Batting first, he has 521 runs in seven ODIs, averaging 74.42 at a strike rate of 97.93, with one hundred and four fifties.

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	SR	HS	100s	50s
Matthew Breetzke	3	93	46.50	83.78	72	0	1
Virat Kohli	6	193	48.25	68.43	79*	0	1

(Kohli vs Breetzke - Batting stats comparison in chases after 10 ODIs)

In six ODIs in chases, Kohli had 193 runs at an average of 48.25 and a strike rate of 68.43, with one half-century. Batting first, he had 93 runs in four matches at an average of 31 and a strike rate of 72.65, with one half-century.