Virat Kohli vs Temba Bavuma - comparing their stats after 53 ODIs ahead of IND vs SA 2025 series

Team India's veteran batting star Virat Kohli will be back in action when the Men in Blue face South Africa in a three-match ODI series that starts in Ranchi on Sunday, November 30. The Indian team as well as the fans will be hoping for a better performance from the one-day side after the hosts were drubbed 2-0 in the Test match series recently.

Kohli was last seen in action during the three-match one-day series in Australia. The 37-year-old had a disappointing series as he managed only 74 runs in three innings. The right-handed batter was dismissed for an eight-ball duck in the first ODI in Perth and was out without scoring in Adelaide as well. He signed off with a composed 74* off 81 balls in the dead rubber in Sydney.

Ahead of the India vs South Africa ODIs, we compare Kohli's stats with those of Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma. Since Bavuma has featured in 53 ODIs so far, we compare his stats with those of Kohli after the latter had also played the same number of one-day matches for India.

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Virat Kohli vs Temba Bavuma - Who has more runs and a better average after 53 ODIs?

After 53 ODIs, Kohli had 1,919 runs to his name at an average of 44.62 and a strike rate of 82.36. Of his runs, 656 came in 19 matches against Sri Lanka at an average of 41. The former India captain had also scored 282 runs in nine matches against South Africa at an average of 40.28 and 242 runs in six ODIs against New Zealand at an average of 48.40.

In 53 ODIs, Bavuma has 1,941 runs to his name at an average of 42.19 and a strike rate of 88.02. Of his runs, 362 have come in nine ODIs against Australia at an average of 45.35. He has also scored 338 runs in nine matches against England at an average of 42.25 and 243 runs in seven matches against Pakistan at an average of 34.71.

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Virat Kohli vs Temba Bavuma - Who has more hundreds after 53 ODIs?

After 53 ODIs, Kohli had five tons and 13 fifties to his name. His best at that stage was 118, which came off 121 balls against Australia in Visakhapatnam in October 2010 and featured 11 fours and a six. Of his other four tons, two came against Bangladesh and one each against New Zealand and Sri Lanka.

Player	Runs	Average	SR	HS	100s	50s
Virat Kohli	1,919	44.62	82.36	118	5	13
Temba Bavuma	1,941	42.19	88.02	144	5	8

(Virat Kohli vs Temba Bavuma - Batting stats comparison after 53 ODIs)

In 53 ODIs, Bavuma has notched up five hundreds and eight half-centuries. His best of 144 came off 118 balls against West Indies in East London in March 2023 and featured 11 fours and seven sixes. Of his other four hundreds, one each have been registered against Australia, England, India and Ireland.

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Virat Kohli vs Temba Bavuma - Who has a better record in wins after 53 ODIs?

Of his first 53 ODIs, Kohli was part of 32 matches that India won. In winning causes, he had 1,413 runs at an average of 56.52 and a strike rate of 85.42, with five hundreds and eight half-centuries. In 18 ODIs that India lost, he had 498 runs at an average of 29.29 and a strike rate of 74.21, with five half-centuries.

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	SR	HS	100s	50s
Virat Kohli	32	1,413	56.52	85.42	118	5	8
Temba Bavuma	29	1,118	45.69	89.45	113	3	6

(Virat Kohli vs Temba Bavuma - Batting stats comparison in wins after 53 ODIs)

Bavuma has been part of 29 ODIs that South Africa have won. In winning causes, he has 1,188 runs at an average of 45.69 and a strike rate of 89.45, with three hundreds and six half-centuries. In 22 matches that the Proteas have lost, he has 732 runs at an average of 38.52, with two hundreds and two half-centuries.

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Virat Kohli vs Temba Bavuma - Who has a better record in chases after 53 ODIs?

In 30 ODIs in chases, Kohli had 1,267 runs at an average of 55.08 and a strike rate of 82.37, with the aid of three centuries and nine half-centuries. Batting first, he had 652 runs in 23 matches at an average of 32.60 and a strike rate of 82.32, with the aid of two hundreds and four half-centuries.

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	SR	HS	100s	50s
Virat Kohli	30	1,267	55.08	82.37	118	3	9
Temba Bavuma	25	932	44.38	93.10	144	2	3

(Virat Kohli vs Temba Bavuma - Batting stats comparison in chases after 53 ODIs)

In 25 ODIs in chases, Bavuma has scored 932 runs at an average of 44.38 and a strike rate of 93.10, with two hundreds and three half-centuries. Batting first, he has notched up 1,009 runs at an average of 40.36 and a strike rate of 83.80, with three hundreds and five fifties to his name.