Sachin Tendulkar vs Virat Kohli: Test career comparison - CricTracker
Sachin Tendulkar vs Virat Kohli: Test career comparison
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Career Span
Sachin Tendulkar played 200 Test matches from 1989 to 2013, while Virat Kohli featured in 123 Tests between 2011 and 2025.
Total Runs
Sachin Tendulkar scored 15,921 runs in his Test career, while Virat Kohli finished with 9,230 runs.
Highest Individual Score
Tendulkar’s highest Test score is 248* while Kohli’s best is 254*.
Batting Average
Sachin Tendulkar finished with a Test average of 53.78, while Virat Kohli retired with 46.85.
Hundreds and Fifties
Sachin scored 51 centuries and 68 fifties in Tests, while Kohli registered 30 centuries and 31 fifties.
Ducks in Tests
Sachin was dismissed for a duck 14 times in his Test career, while Kohli had 15 ducks.
Legacy of two legends
Sachin played more matches and scored more runs, but Virat also had a great Test career in his time.
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