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Virat Kohli vs Nuwan Kulasekara: head to head record
Data through 1 March 2016Last updated 1 March 2016
In 24 matches between 2008 and 2016, Virat Kohli scored 227 runs off 291 balls from Nuwan Kulasekara (strike rate 78.0). Nuwan Kulasekara dismissed Virat Kohli 2 times, once every 146 balls on average. 62% of the balls were dot balls, and Virat Kohli hit 27 fours and 2 sixes.
Balls
291
24 matches
Runs
227
Dismissals
2
by Nuwan Kulasekara
Strike rate
78.0
Dot balls
62%
Average
113.50
runs per dismissal
By format
| Format | Matches | Balls | Runs | Outs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 22 | 274 | 196 | 2 | 71.5 |
| T20I | 2 | 17 | 31 | 0 | 182.4 |
By year
Show as table
| Year | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 67 | 102 |
| 2009 | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 | 34 | 64 |
| 2011 | 11 | 12 |
| 2012 | 63 | 66 |
| 2013 | 7 | 9 |
| 2014 | 33 | 31 |
| 2016 | 9 | 4 |
How Nuwan Kulasekara dismissed Virat Kohli
- Lbw2
Every meeting
| Date | Format | Competition | Runs | Balls | Dismissed | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 2016 | T20I | Asia Cup | 9 | 4 | – | Shere Bangla National Stadium |
| 13 Nov 2014 | ODI | Sri Lanka in India ODI Series | 5 | 7 | – | Eden Gardens |
| 9 Nov 2014 | ODI | Sri Lanka in India ODI Series | 6 | 11 | – | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium |
| 6 Apr 2014 | T20I | ICC Men's T20 World Cup | 22 | 13 | – | Shere Bangla National Stadium |
| 20 Jun 2013 | ODI | ICC Champions Trophy | 7 | 9 | – | Sophia Gardens |
| 21 Jul 2012 | ODI | India in Sri Lanka ODI Series | 11 | 11 | – | Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium |
| 13 Mar 2012 | ODI | Asia Cup | 10 | 15 | – | Shere Bangla National Stadium |
| 28 Feb 2012 | ODI | Commonwealth Bank Series | 23 | 13 | – | Bellerive Oval |
| 21 Feb 2012 | ODI | Commonwealth Bank Series | 0 | 2 | – | The Gabba |
| 14 Feb 2012 | ODI | Commonwealth Bank Series | 8 | 13 | – | Adelaide Oval |
| 8 Feb 2012 | ODI | Commonwealth Bank Series | 11 | 12 | – | Western Australia Cricket Association Ground |
| 2 Apr 2011 | ODI | ICC Cricket World Cup | 11 | 12 | – | Wankhede Stadium |
| 28 Aug 2010 | ODI | Sri Lanka Triangular Series | 8 | 17 | – | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium |
| 24 Jun 2010 | ODI | Asia Cup | 2 | 10 | – | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium |
| 5 Jun 2010 | ODI | Zimbabwe Triangular Series | 9 | 13 | – | Harare Sports Club |
| 30 May 2010 | ODI | Zimbabwe Triangular Series | 15 | 21 | – | Queens Sports Club |
| 13 Jan 2010 | ODI | Tri-Nation Tournament in Bangladesh | 0 | 3 | – | Shere Bangla National Stadium |
| 15 Dec 2009 | ODI | Sri Lanka in India ODI Series | 2 | 2 | – | Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Ground |
| 14 Sep 2009 | ODI | Compaq Cup | 1 | 1 | – | R Premadasa Stadium |
| 29 Aug 2008 | ODI | India in Sri Lanka ODI Series | 18 | 25 | lbw | R Premadasa Stadium |
| 27 Aug 2008 | ODI | India in Sri Lanka ODI Series | 25 | 33 | – | R Premadasa Stadium |
| 24 Aug 2008 | ODI | India in Sri Lanka ODI Series | 9 | 13 | – | R Premadasa Stadium |
| 20 Aug 2008 | ODI | India in Sri Lanka ODI Series | 11 | 22 | – | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium |
| 18 Aug 2008 | ODI | India in Sri Lanka ODI Series | 4 | 9 | lbw | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium |
Frequently asked questions
How many times has Nuwan Kulasekara dismissed Virat Kohli?
2 times in 24 matches in the data (2008–2016): lbw 2.
What is Virat Kohli's strike rate against Nuwan Kulasekara?
78.0: 227 runs off 291 balls.
How many runs has Virat Kohli scored against Nuwan Kulasekara?
227 runs, with 27 fours and 2 sixes.
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Balls faced exclude wides. Dismissals count only wickets credited to the bowler (not run outs). Coverage: Cricsheet data only.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.