The Virat Kohli vs Joe Root battle will be to watch out for as India host England in a crucial five-Test series, starting on January 25.
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Here are their overall numbers
With 11,416 runs at 50.29, Root is currently the highest run-scorer in Tests among active players. Kohli meanwhile owns 8,848 Test runs at 49.15.
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Their numbers in India
Kohli averages 60.05 in home Tests as he has clobbered 4,144 runs in this regard. Meanwhile, Root averages 50.10 in Tests in India, having scored 952 runs in the nation.
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How they have fared in England?
Root's averages rises to 53.43 in home Tests as he has clobbered 6,092 runs in this regard. Kohli has blown hot and cold in Tests in England, having slammed 1,096 runs at 33.21.
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Kohli vs Root:Batting stats as captain
Both players have excelled as captains, with Kohli scoring 5,864 runs in 68 Tests and Root amassing 5,295 Test runs as England's skipper.