Virat Kohli vs Shakib Al Hasan across formats: Key stats
What's the story
India host Bangladesh in a two-Test series from September 19. The first Test will be held at the Chepauk in Chennai.
One rivalry to watch out for would be Virat Kohli versus left-arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan. The latter would be keen to prevent Kohli from getting away.
Here we decode statistics of the rivalry between the players across formats.
Summary
Kohli vs Shakib on the international stage
As per ESPNcricinfo, across 20 innings in ODIs, Tests and T20Is, Indian talisman Kohli has managed 211 runs against Shakib, at a strike rate of 91.34, averaging 35.16.
Kohli has faced 96 dot balls out of the 231 deliveries bowled by Shakib.
Meanwhile, Shakib has managed to dismiss Kohli six times.
Kohli has smashed Shakib for 16 fours and three sixes.
Tests
Kohli vs Shakib in Test cricket
Kohli and Shakib have played against each other in four innings, since 2015. The batter has managed to score 34 runs from 48 balls at 34, hitting only one six and three fours. He has faced 29 dot balls.
Meanwhile, Shakib has dismissed Kohli only once in Tests. He managed this during the second innings of the only Test in Hyderabad in 2017.
White-ball numbers
Kohli vs Shakib: Their stats in white-ball cricket
In 11 ODI innings, Kohli has scored 140 runs from 148 balls off Shakib, averaging 28. His strike rate reads 94.59. Shakib has dismissed Kohli on five occasions. Kohli has smashed 12 fours and a six.
Kohli, who has retired from T20Is, managed 37 runs at a strike rate of 105.71 across five innings.
Meanwhile, Shakib was unable to dismiss the batter even once.
Test numbers
Kohli and Shakib's Test numbers
The Indian batter has amassed 8,848 in 113 matches (191 innings) at an average of 49.15.
Kohli boasts 29 tons and 30 fifties, with the highest score of 254*.
Meanwhile, Shakib has 242 scalps in 69 matches (117 innings) at an average of 31.31. His best bowling performance reads 7/36 and he owns 19 five-wicket hauls and two 10-wicket match hauls.