Mohammad Rizwan vs Virat Kohli

Rizwan debuted in Test cricket for Pakistan against New Zealand on November 25, 2016. However, in his first ever Test innings, he was dismissed for a golden duck. The 31-year-old has so far played only 30 Tests, scoring 1616 runs at an average of 40.40. This includes two centuries and nine fifties.

Kohli made his Test debut for India against the West Indies on June 20, 2011, at Sabina Park, Jamaica. Kohli's debut innings was not impressive, as he scored only 4 and 15 not out in his two innings. Despite the modest start, Kohli's hunger for success and his ability to learn from every opportunity propelled him towards becoming one of the modern era's greatest batsmen in Test cricket.

Among active cricketers, Kohli is the third highest run-scorer in Test cricket with 8848 runs from 113 matches at an average of 49.15. He has scored 29 centuries and 30 fifties in the format. In Tests, Kohli has performed way better than Rizwan.

Mohammed Rizwan's ODI debut for Pakistan came on April 24, 2015, against Bangladesh in Mirpur. He impressed on debut, scoring 67 runs in 58 balls. He has so far played 74 ODIs for Pakistan, scoring 2088 runs at an average of 40.15. This includes three centuries and 13 fifties.

Virat Kohli's ODI debut for India came on August 18, 2008, against Sri Lanka in Dambulla. He scored only 12 runs on debut, but showed glimpses of the legendary batsman he would go on to become. Kohli is the third-highest run-scorer in ODI cricket history, only after Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara. He has scored 13848 runs in 292 matches at an average of 58.67. He also holds the record for most centuries in ODIs (50).

Both these players are top order players in ODI cricket and hence, are key players in fantasy cricket.

Mohammed Rizwan made his T20I debut for Pakistan in Mirpur against Bangladesh in 2015. He did not get a chance to bat in his debut game, but his agility behind the stumps and potential as a middle-order batsman earned him a permanent spot in Pakistan's T20I setup. Recently, Rizwan became the quickest batsman to reach 3,000 runs in T20I cricket. This was Rizwan's 79th T20I innings, beating Kohli who completed 3,000 runs in 81 T20I innings.

Kohli's T20I debut for India came on June 12, 2010, against Zimbabwe in Harare. Making an immediate impact, he scored a brisk 26 runs off 21 balls. Kohli's debut set the stage for a glittering T20I career, characterized by his unmatched consistency and ability to thrive under pressure in the shortest format of the game.

Kohli has a batting average and strike rate of 51.75 and 138.15 in 117 T20Is, while Rizwan’s average and strike rate in 93 matches is 49.96 and 127.42. While there is not much difference in their batting average, there is a significant difference in their strike rates. Kohli was also the player of the tournament at the T20 World Cup in both 2014 and 2016, and has played several big knocks on big occasions. When it comes to the number of centuries, both players have one century each in T20Is.

Once again, both Rizwan and Kohli and preferred picks in fantasy cricket team since they get to play the majority of the overs.

When comparing Virat Kohli and Mohammad Rizwan as batsmen, statistics across all formats favour Kohli. Kohli's consistent performance and high averages in Test, ODI, and T20 cricket underline his supremacy. His adaptability and ability to perform under pressure make him a standout player. While Rizwan has shown promise, especially in recent times, he hasn't yet reached Kohli's level of consistency and dominance across formats. Kohli's technique, temperament, and track record in various conditions solidify his status as the better batsman statistically.