AB de Villiers compares Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli's Test records

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AB de Villiers compares Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli's Test records
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AB de Villiers has reignited the debate over Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli's performances in Test cricket, focusing on their records in SENA countries. Tendulkar finished his career with a higher average in SENA matches, scoring 5,387 runs at 51.30, while Kohli has 3,781 runs at 41.54. The discussion follows a statistical comparison of their overall career achievements, with Tendulkar holding superior figures in various categories, including centuries and runs scored in away matches. The conversation highlights Kohli's role in shaping India's approach to batting in challenging conditions, though statistical analysis favors Tendulkar's legacy.

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  • Tendulkar averages 53.78 overall; Kohli averages 46.85.
  • Kohli has a superior average of 55.58 in home Tests.
  • Tendulkar scored 51 centuries; Kohli has 30.
  • De Villiers emphasizes Tendulkar's influence on Kohli's success.
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Sachin Tendulkar vs Virat Kohli in Test cricket: comparing their home, away and SENA records, including averages, runs and centuries.

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