Sun May 25 12:20:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
This text compares the IPL statistics of Virat Kohli, Jos Buttler, and David Warner after 119 matches each. While Kohli has played 119 matches, Buttler boasts a higher average and strike rate, and Warner edges him out in the run scoring by 211 runs, but has comparable Strike rate. Buttler and Warner have significantly more centuries and fifties than Kohli. Buttler also leads in fours and sixes among the three. The text then teases a comparison of Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi after their maiden IPL seasons.
**News Article:**
**IPL Milestone: Buttler, Warner Outshine Kohli in First 119 Matches**
**[City, Date]** – A statistical comparison of three of the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) biggest names reveals a clear disparity in performance after their first 119 matches in the league. While Virat Kohli remains an icon, Jos Buttler and David Warner have statistically outperformed him in key metrics.
Analysis reveals that while Kohli accumulated 3068 runs at an average of 32.63 and a strike rate of 124.56, Buttler boasts 4082 runs with an average of 40.41 and a blistering strike rate of 149.35. Warner leads in run scoring with 4293 runs at an average of 41.67 and a strike rate of 143.1
The difference in scoring is further highlighted by the number of centuries and half-centuries. Kohli managed 19 fifties and no centuries in his first 119 games. In contrast, Buttler blazed his way to 7 centuries and 24 fifties, while Warner notched 4 centuries and 38 fifties.
The boundary count further reinforces the dominance of Buttler and Warner. Kohli hit 272 fours and 106 sixes, compared to Buttler’s 404 fours and 183 sixes, and Warner’s 426 fours and 170 sixes.
The analysis sparks debate among fans regarding the importance of raw numbers versus overall impact. The article teases a comparison of two newcomers, Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, following their debut IPL seasons.
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