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Most Fours in IPL History: IPL Records, History & Full Stats (Updated 2025)

781
#1 Record
Virat Kohli
768
#2 Runner-Up
S Dhawan
663
#3 Third
David Warner
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In IPL history, the record for 'Most Fours' is held by Virat Kohli, who has masterfully struck 781 boundaries. His consistent ability to pierce the field has seen him lead this prestigious list. Close behind is Shikhar Dhawan with 768 fours, demonstrating the sustained brilliance required to dominate scoring with conventional boundaries in the fast-paced T20 format.

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Analysis & Context

Hitting a four in T20 cricket, especially in the high-stakes environment of the IPL, is more than just timing; it's an art form demanding precision, power, and an acute understanding of the field. Each boundary represents a calculated risk, a moment of individual brilliance where a batter outwits the bowler and the fielding general. The sheer pressure of a packed stadium, the strategic field placements, and the relentless pace of the game make every four a testament to a batter's skill and composure.

The challenge intensifies when considering the variety of pitches across India, from the bouncy Wankhede to the turning tracks of Chennai. Adapting to these conditions, finding the gaps with surgical accuracy, and maintaining a high strike rate without always resorting to sixes requires a unique blend of classical technique and modern aggression. It’s the constant quest for those elusive boundaries that separates the good from the great, transforming a decent total into a match-winning one.

Our algorithm analyzed over 200,000+ legal deliveries from official IPL archives (2008-2024) to calculate these precise 'Most Fours in IPL History' standings.
πŸ… Record Holder
Virat Kohli
781
Rank Player Fours Note
#1 Virat Kohli 781 Boundaries
#2 S Dhawan 768 Boundaries
#3 David Warner 663 Boundaries
#4 Rohit Sharma 651 Boundaries
#5 Ajinkya Rahane 519 Boundaries
#6 Suresh Raina 506 Boundaries
#7 Gautam Gambhir 492 Boundaries
#8 Robin Uthappa 481 Boundaries
#9 Dinesh Karthik 466 Boundaries
#10 KL Rahul 464 Boundaries
#11 SA Yadav 460 Boundaries
#12 Faf du Plessis 440 Boundaries
#13 JC Buttler 419 Boundaries
#14 AB de Villiers 414 Boundaries
#15 Chris Gayle 408 Boundaries
#16 Shubman Gill 388 Boundaries
#17 Sanju Samson 381 Boundaries
#18 Shane Watson 377 Boundaries
#19 MS Dhoni 375 Boundaries
#20 Parthiv Patel 365 Boundaries
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