Sachin Tendulkar vs Virat Kohli

Sachin Tendulkar made his Test debut for India when he was just 16 years old in 1989 against Pakistan. Despite his young age, he showed immense talent and potential, earning admiration from cricket enthusiasts worldwide. Tendulkar went on to become one of the greatest batsmen in the history of the sport, setting numerous records during his illustrious career spanning over two decades.

Virat Kohli made his Test debut for India in 2011 against the West Indies. While not as young as Tendulkar when he made his debut, Kohli was highly anticipated due to his exceptional performance in limited-overs cricket. Kohli went on to establish himself as one of the modern greats of the game and one of the players who has become a certainty in almost all fantasy cricket contests.

Tendulkar's Test career is legendary, spanning over 24 years and encompassing numerous records. He amassed a staggering total of 15,921 runs in Test cricket, making him the highest run-scorer in the history of the format. Throughout his career, Tendulkar scored 51 centuries, the most by any batsman in Test cricket, along with 68 half-centuries.

Tendulkar made his ODI debut for India on December 18, 1989, against Pakistan at the age of 16 and went on to become one of the greatest batsmen in ODI history.

Kohli made his ODI debut for India on August 18, 2008, against Sri Lanka. His ODI career has been illustrious, characterized by numerous match-winning performances and records. Over the span of his illustrious career, Tendulkar accumulated a staggering total of 18,426 runs in ODIs, making him the second highest run-scorer in the history of the format after Kohli.

He also holds the record for the second-most centuries in ODI cricket, with a remarkable 49 centuries to his name. Alongside his centuries, Tendulkar scored 96 half-centuries, During the 2023 ODI World Cup, Kohli matched Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most ODI centuries. Notably, Kohli achieved this milestone in just 15 years, while Tendulkar's ODI career lasted for 22 years.

Kohli is the highest run-scorer in ODI cricket, and has the most centuries in the format and remains one of the best for players taking part in fantasy cricket. Tendulkar scored 20 centuries on home soil, whereas Kohli has notched up 24 out of his 50 centuries in India. However, the contrast emerges in away games, where Kohli boasts 21 centuries compared to Tendulkar's 12.

Tendulkar participated in India's inaugural T20I match against South Africa in 2006 but didn't continue playing the format afterward. In contrast, Virat Kohli made his T20I debut in 2010 and has since emerged as the top run-scorer in the format. He has several milestones in the format. In IPL as well as in international T20 cricket, Kohli is the leading player in fantasy cricket.