First Ball FOUR — Most Fours Hit on Innings Opening Delivery: IPL Records, History & Full Stats (Updated 2025)
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The race for the First Ball FOUR — Most Fours Hit on Innings Opening Delivery is a true test of consistency and skill in the IPL. Currently, Virat Kohli leads the historical charts with an incredible 88. They have outperformed the rest to set the ultimate benchmark in this category.
🔄 Last Updated: 07 Mar 2026 — Post Match Analysis.
Our algorithm analyzed over 100,000+ legal deliveries from official IPL archives (2008-2026) to calculate these precise First Ball FOUR — Most Fours Hit on Innings Opening Delivery standings.
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Record Holder
Virat Kohli
88
| Rank | Batsman | Fours on 1st Ball | Four % | Innings Played | Also Hit 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Virat Kohli | 88 | 33.72% | 261 | 9 |
| #2 | S Dhawan | 77 | 34.68% | 222 | 4 |
| #3 | Rohit Sharma | 62 | 23.22% | 267 | 22 |
| #4 | David Warner | 56 | 29.95% | 187 | 7 |
| #5 | Ajinkya Rahane | 55 | 30.05% | 183 | 5 |
| #6 | Robin Uthappa | 51 | 25.76% | 198 | 6 |
| #7 | Sanju Samson | 44 | 25.73% | 171 | 10 |
| #8 | SA Yadav | 43 | 28.29% | 152 | 11 |
| #9 | Gautam Gambhir | 42 | 27.81% | 151 | 4 |
| #10 | Dinesh Karthik | 42 | 17.87% | 235 | 8 |
| #11 | Mayank Agarwal | 40 | 31.75% | 126 | 8 |
| #12 | Virender Sehwag | 38 | 36.54% | 104 | 15 |
| #13 | JC Buttler | 37 | 30.83% | 120 | 4 |
| #14 | Parthiv Patel | 37 | 27.21% | 136 | 1 |
| #15 | Shane Watson | 37 | 25.87% | 143 | 7 |
| #16 | Quinton de Kock | 36 | 31.03% | 116 | 4 |
| #17 | Suresh Raina | 36 | 17.91% | 201 | 12 |
| #18 | DR Smith | 34 | 38.64% | 88 | 4 |
| #19 | Shreyas Iyer | 34 | 25.76% | 132 | 2 |
| #20 | Shreyas Iyer | 34 | 25.76% | 132 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the current leader for First Ball FOUR — Most Fours Hit on Innings Opening Delivery?
As of our latest data, V Kohli holds the top spot with 88.
How is the First Ball FOUR — Most Fours Hit on Innings Opening Delivery data calculated?
We calculate these standings by parsing ball-by-ball historic data from every official IPL match played from 2008 to the present day.
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💡 Key Takeaways
- Virat Kohli leads this record with 88.
- S Dhawan is the runner-up with 77.
- A total of 20 entries appear in this all-time record list.
- Data last updated: 04 Apr 2026. Use the season filter above for year-wise stats.
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