Virat Kohli holds the record for the most fours in IPL history with 813 boundaries in 276 matches. He is ahead of Shikhar Dhawan, who finished his IPL career with 768 fours in 222 matches.
Kohli has also scored 9040 runs in the IPL, making him the highest run-scorer in league history. Rohit Sharma, David Warner, Ajinkya Rahane, Suresh Raina and KL Rahul are also among the top batters with the most fours in the tournament.
Kohli and Dhawan remain the only two players to cross the 700 fours mark in IPL history. Here is the updated list of players with the most fours in the IPL.
Most Fours In IPL History
This table contains the list of the top 11 batters who have hit the most number of fours in the IPL.
| Pos | Player | Team(s) | Span | Mat | Runs | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virat Kohli | RCB | 2008-2026 | 276 | 9040 | 813 | 306 |
| 2 | Shikhar Dhawan | DC, DCH, MI, PBKS, SRH | 2008-2024 | 222 | 6769 | 768 | 152 |
| 3 | David Warner | DC, SRH | 2009-2024 | 184 | 6565 | 663 | 236 |
| 4 | Rohit Sharma | DCH, MI | 2008-2026 | 276 | 7183 | 653 | 310 |
| 5 | Ajinkya Rahane | CSK, DC, KKR, MI, RPS, RR | 2008-2026 | 207 | 5237 | 526 | 134 |
| 6 | Suresh Raina | CSK, GL | 2008-2021 | 205 | 5528 | 506 | 203 |
| 7 | KL Rahul | DC, KXIP, LSG, PBKS, RCB, SRH | 2013-2026 | 154 | 5655 | 494 | 232 |
| 8 | Gautam Gambhir | DC, KKR | 2008-2018 | 154 | 4217 | 492 | 59 |
| 9 | Robin Uthappa | CSK, KKR, MI, PWI, RCB, RR | 2008-2022 | 205 | 4952 | 481 | 182 |
| 10 | Suryakumar Yadav | KKR, MI | 2012-2026 | 175 | 4494 | 475 | 173 |
| 11 | Dinesh Karthik | DC, GL, KKR, KXIP, MI, RCB | 2008-2024 | 257 | 4842 | 466 | 161 |
Now you know all the top 11 players, let’s see each player’s details:
1. Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli has created many records in the Indian Premier League and still leads the all-time fours chart. As per the updated table, Kohli has hit 813 fours in 276 matches for Royal Challengers Bengaluru from 2008 to 2026.
He is also the highest run-scorer in IPL history, with 9040 runs at an average of 40.00 and a strike rate of 133.96. He has hit the most centuries in the league, with 8 hundreds and 66 half-centuries, making him one of the greatest batters in IPL history.
2. Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan has also made many big records in the Indian Premier League. For a long time, he held the record for most fours in IPL history, showing his strong timing and placement. Dhawan is also among the top run-scorers in IPL history. He scored runs for multiple teams, including Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Punjab Kings.
Dhawan scored 400 or more runs in nine seasons out of the 17 seasons that he played in the IPL. He is the only player to score back-to-back centuries in IPL. Dhawan made the most runs as an opener in the IPL.
3. David Warner
David Warner has made several big records in the Indian Premier League. As an opener, Warner scored almost 6000 runs and is regarded as one of the best opening batters in the league. Warner has won the Orange Cap three times, the most by any player. He is one of the highest run-scorers in IPL history.
Warner scored most of his IPL runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad and led the team to the IPL title in 2016 as captain. He hit the third-most number of fours in the league, showing his strong timing. His steady form across seasons made him one of the most successful overseas players in IPL history.
4. Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma has made many important records in the Indian Premier League. He is the most successful captain in IPL history with five titles. Rohit is also among the top run-scorers in the league.
He is one of the two batters who have hit more than 300 sixes in the IPL, the other being Chris Gayle. He has played a key role in building the success of Mumbai Indians. His calm style and match-winning knocks have made him one of the most respected players in IPL history.
5. Ajinkya Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane has had a steady and long IPL career across several teams. As per the updated table, he has played 207 matches from 2008 to 2026 and scored 5237 runs.
Rahane has hit 526 fours, which places him among the top players with the most fours in IPL history. He has also scored 2 centuries and 34 half-centuries in the league. Known for timing and placement, Rahane has represented teams like CSK, DC, KKR, MI, RPS and RR.
6. Suresh Raina
Suresh Raina is known as Mr. IPL due to his consistent run-scoring in the league. He played 205 IPL matches and scored 5528 runs. Raina hit 1 century and 39 half-centuries in the league. He smashed 506 fours and 203 sixes, showing his attacking style.
He was the first player to reach 3000 runs and later 4000 runs in IPL history. Raina also scored the most runs in the IPL playoffs. He won four IPL titles with Chennai Super Kings and was a key player in their success for many years. Known for his quick scoring and sharp fielding, Raina remains one of the most successful and consistent batters in IPL history.
7. KL Rahul
KL Rahul has been one of the most consistent batters in the Indian Premier League. As per the updated table, he has played 154 matches from 2013 to 2026 and scored 5655 runs.
Rahul has hit 494 fours and 232 sixes in his IPL career. He has represented teams like Delhi Capitals, Kings XI Punjab, Lucknow Super Giants, Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad. His strong average, clean stroke play and ability to anchor long innings make him one of the top names in the IPL most fours list.
8. Gautam Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir had a strong and impactful career in the Indian Premier League. He played 154 IPL matches and scored 4217 runs. Gambhir hit 36 half-centuries in the league and was known for giving solid starts at the top. He did not score an IPL century, but he was very consistent.
Gambhir captained Kolkata Knight Riders to two IPL titles in 2012 and 2014. He is also the highest run-scorer for KKR in IPL history. Gambhir played a key role in changing KKR into a title-winning team and remains one of the most successful leaders in IPL history.
9. Robin Uthappa
Robin Uthappa had an important role in the history of the Indian Premier League. He played 205 IPL matches and scored 4,952 runs. Uthappa hit 27 half-centuries and was known for his attacking starts at the top. He made history in IPL 2014 by becoming the first player to win the Orange Cap and the IPL trophy in the same season with the Kolkata Knight Riders. He scored 660 runs that season and played a key role in their title win.
Uthappa won two IPL titles with Kolkata Knight Riders in 2012 and 2014 and another with the Chennai Super Kings in 2021. He has hit 481 fours in the league. His consistency, experience, and ability to perform in big matches made him a valuable player in IPL history.
10. Dinesh Karthik
Dinesh Karthik has had a long and successful career in the Indian Premier League. He played 257 IPL matches and scored 4842 runs. Karthik hit 22 half-centuries in the league. He is known as one of the best finishers in IPL history.
He played for a total of six teams in the IPL. Karthik won the IPL title with Mumbai Indians in 2013. He has hit 466 fours and many match-winning shots at the death. After retiring from IPL, Karthik became the mentor and batting coach for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
11. Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav has built a strong IPL reputation with his attacking and innovative batting style. As per the updated table, he has played 175 matches from 2012 to 2026 and scored 4494 runs.
He has hit 475 fours in the IPL, along with 173 sixes. Suryakumar also has 2 centuries and 30 half-centuries, with a strong strike rate of 148.46. His ability to score quickly in the middle overs has made him one of Mumbai Indians’ most important batters.
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Conclusion: Virat Kohli Has Hit The Most Fours In IPL History
Virat Kohli continues to lead the list of players with the most fours in IPL history. He has hit 813 fours in 276 matches for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Shikhar Dhawan is second with 768 fours, while David Warner, Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane and Suresh Raina complete the next positions in the list. Kohli and Dhawan are still the only two batters to cross 700 fours in the IPL.
With Kohli still active in 2026, his record can grow further in the coming seasons.
