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Virat Kohli Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar In Overseas Test Records

2026-08-20 · Virat Kohli · Player Focus

Virat Kohli is at the center of a heated debate after AB de Villiers claimed he was a better overseas Test batsman than Sachin Tendulkar.

Is Virat Kohli Better Than Sachin Tendulkar In Overseas Tests?

The claim has sparked a fresh round of the never-ending Tendulkar-versus-Kohli debate. AB de Villiers argued that while Sachin Tendulkar laid the foundation for Indian batters succeeding overseas, Virat Kohli pushed that standard even higher.

Sachin Tendulkar averaged 51.30 in 63 SENA Tests, compared to Virat Kohli's 41.54 across 48 matches. Tendulkar also averaged 54.74 away from home, while Kohli averaged 41.13 in away and neutral Tests combined.

  • Key takeaways:
  • AB de Villiers claims Virat Kohli was a better overseas Test batsman than Sachin Tendulkar.
  • Sachin Tendulkar averaged 54.74 away from home, while Virat Kohli averaged 41.13.
  • Virat Kohli ended his Test career with 9230 runs, while Sachin Tendulkar scored 15921 runs in 200 matches.

What Do The Statistics Say?

The statistics show that Sachin Tendulkar has a superior record in overseas Tests. However, AB de Villiers believes that Virat Kohli was better in challenging conditions.

PlayerSENA TestsAverage
Sachin Tendulkar6351.30
Virat Kohli4841.54
Sachin Tendulkar (away)20054.74
Virat Kohli (away/neutral)12341.13

The debate is likely to continue, with Dodda Ganesh, a former India bowler, ridiculing AB de Villiers' comments and defending Sachin Tendulkar's superior overseas and overall career numbers.

Reaction To AB de Villiers' Comments

Dodda Ganesh mocked AB de Villiers' comments, saying that Sachin Tendulkar's away average of 54.74 across 200 Tests significantly outpaces Virat Kohli's 41.98 from his 123-Test career. The debate has sparked a fresh round of discussions among cricket fans and experts, with Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar being compared in various aspects of their careers.

The discussion is ongoing, with AB de Villiers sparking a new wave of interest in the comparison between Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar. As the debate continues, fans and experts will be analyzing the statistics and performances of these two cricket legends.

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