Player Rivalries & Records in Cricket 2025
Cricket’s rich tapestry is woven with legendary rivalries and record-breaking feats that captivate fans worldwide. As of 2025, several player matchups and milestones continue to shape the sport’s narrative.
🏏 Virat Kohli vs. Sachin Tendulkar: The Centuries Race
The debate between Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar remains a focal point in cricket discussions. As of April 2025:
- Virat Kohli has scored 50 centuries in One Day Internationals (ODIs), with a batting average of 57.93 and a strike rate of 93.52 .
- Sachin Tendulkar, the all-time leader, has 49 ODI centuries, with a batting average of 44.83 and a strike rate of 86.23 .
Kohli’s rapid accumulation of centuries positions him as a strong contender to surpass Tendulkar’s record in the near future.
🏏 Virat Kohli vs. Babar Azam: The Modern-Day Duel
The rivalry between India’s Virat Kohli and Pakistan’s Babar Azam is one of the most exciting debates in the sport. Their performances in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 highlighted their prowess:
- Virat Kohli: Scored 1,115 runs in 27 World Cup innings, averaging 48.48 with 2 centuries and 7 half-centuries.
- Babar Azam: Accumulated 479 runs in 9 World Cup innings, averaging 59.88 with 1 century and 3 half-centuries .
While Kohli boasts more centuries, Babar’s higher average and strike rate indicate his consistency and aggressive playstyle.
🏏 Fastest Fifties: A Race of Power-Hitting
In the realm of rapid scoring, the fastest fifties in T20 cricket are a testament to players’ explosive capabilities:
- David Warner holds the record with 117 fifties in 403 innings.
- Virat Kohli follows closely with 111 fifties in 391 innings .
These statistics underscore the aggressive batting styles of these modern-day greats.
🏏 Six-Hitting Records: Dominance in the Air
The ability to clear the boundary with ease is a hallmark of many contemporary cricketers:
- Chris Gayle leads with 22 centuries in T20 cricket.
- Virat Kohli has 9 centuries, while Babar Azam has 11 centuries in T20 matches .
These figures highlight the dominance of these players in the shortest format of the game.
🏏 Legendary Duels: Warne vs. Tendulkar, Akhtar vs. Sehwag
Historic rivalries have left an indelible mark on cricket:
- Shane Warne vs. Sachin Tendulkar: Their battles, especially in the 1998 Test series, are legendary. Warne’s spin against Tendulkar’s technique showcased the clash of two cricketing titans.
- Shoaib Akhtar vs. Virender Sehwag: The encounters between Akhtar’s fiery pace and Sehwag’s fearless batting were a spectacle, with Sehwag often taking the attack to Akhtar’s deliveries.
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