Most Fours in IPL History by a Player

Hitting fours is indicative of a player’s consistency and ability to score runs consistently over a long period of time, in addition to being a measure of a player’s ability to score runs. The players that have hit the most fours in the IPL have proven to be among the league’s most consistent and reliable performers. They have constantly contributed to their team’s success and have assisted their teams in reaching the top of the standings. Shikhar Dhawan is top of the list of those who hit the most fours in IPL history.  In this post, we will look at the best players in the IPL who have hit the most fours and analyze their performances over the years.

IPL Top Ten Players with the Most Fours

Shikhar Dhawan 701 Fours in IPL

Shikhar Dhawan has hit the most fours in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, much outnumbering other players. He has 701 boundaries in 206 matches and 6,244 runs, making him the second-highest run-scorer in IPL history. He has kept his average at 35.08 and struck the most fours in IPL 2019 and IPL 2020, finishing second in the previous season behind Ruturaj Gaikwad. Furthermore, he has two centuries, both of which occurred in consecutive IPL 2020 matches, and he has scored 50 runs 47 times, placing him second on the record of IPL players with the most fifties.

Virat Kohli 578 Fours in IPL

With 6,624 runs from 223 matches, former Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli is the top run-scorer in IPL history. He also has a significant number of fours, ranking second on the list with 578 boundaries, trailing Dhawan’s record by 108. Kohli’s IPL statistics are outstanding; he has 5 centuries, 44 fifties, and 217 sixes, placing him sixth on the list of players with the most sixes. He also has a 36.20 average and the record for most runs scored in a single IPL season, with 973 runs in IPL 2016.

David Warner 577 Fours in IPL

David Warner is widely regarded as one of the best overseas batsmen in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He is the league’s fifth-highest run-scorer and the only player to have won the Orange Cap (given to the tournament’s top run-scorer) three times. He also has four centuries to his name and guided his old team, the Sunrisers Hyderabad, to an IPL victory in 2016. Despite a public spat with the Sunrisers Hyderabad last season, Warner is anticipated to have a successful season with his new team, the Delhi Capitals. He has 577 boundaries in 162 matches and 5,881 runs, making him the second-highest run-scorer in IPL history.

Rohit Sharma 491 Fours in IPL

The Mumbai Indians’ skipper, Rohit Sharma, is widely regarded as one of the best players to have ever played in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He holds the record for the most IPL titles won as a player, with six (five with Mumbai Indians, one with Deccan Chargers). He is also the IPL’s third-highest run-scorer, having scored 5879 runs in 227 matches at an average of 30.30. Sharma is also the most successful skipper in IPL history, having struck 519 boundaries and ranking third in terms of sixes with 240. He also has a century and 40 half-centuries under his belt.

Suresh Raina 506 Fours in IPL

Suresh Raina is well-known as a vital member of the Chennai Super Kings team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and has been dubbed “Mr. IPL” for his regular performances. In 205 matches, he has scored 5528 runs at an average of 32.51. With 506 fours in his IPL career, Raina ranks fourth all-time in boundaries hit. He also blasted 203 sixes and pitched some of the league’s most memorable innings. Raina has one century and 39 half-centuries in IPL, and he has four titles with Chennai Super Kings. Raina was not chosen in the IPL 2022 mega auction and would be missed by fans during the upcoming season.

Gautam Gambhir 492 Fours in IPL

Gautam Gambhir is a former Kolkata Knight Riders captain who guided the team to victories in the Indian Premier League in 2012 and 2014. He is widely regarded as one of the best captains in IPL history. Gambhir was also a dependable and steady batter, ranking sixth on the list of players with the most boundaries hit in his IPL career, with 492 fours. He scored 5611 runs at a 31-run average. Gambhir was noted for his ball timing and ability to spot holes in the field and convert ones into twos. In the IPL, he scored 50 runs 36 times. He last played in the IPL for the Delhi Capitals in 2018 and is now the mentor for the new IPL team, Lucknow Super Giants.

Robin Uthappa 481 Fours in IPL

Robin Uthappa is regarded as one of the most underappreciated players in Indian Premier League history (IPL). He had a great career with clubs such as Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders, with the latter winning the IPL title in 2014 and getting the Orange Cap for being the tournament’s leading run-scorer that season. Uthappa has 481 IPL fours and is the ninth-highest run-scorer of all time with 4952 runs in 205 matches. He has 25 half-centuries and a best score of 88.

Ajinkya Rahane 431 Fours in IPL

Former Rajasthan Royals skipper Ajinkya Rahane is eighth on the list of players with the most boundaries hit in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with 431 fours in his career. Despite being in his late 30s and usually playing in the longest format, his efforts during his heyday cannot be overlooked. Rahane is a team player noted for his versatility and ability to bat at any position as needed by the club. He has scored 4074 runs at an average of 30.86 in 158 matches, but his strike rate of 120.68 has kept him from being considered a great T20 player. Rahane finds boundaries through shot timing and skill rather than pure strength. He’s scored two IPL centuries and 28 half-centuries.

Dinesh Karthik 426 Fours in IPL

Dinesh Karthik is well-known for his explosive batting and is regarded as one of the most consistent players in the Indian Premier League (IPL). In his IPL career, he has struck 426 fours, demonstrating his ability to locate the boundary with ease. Karthik has been a consistent batsman for various teams, including the Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Kolkata Knight Riders. He is well-known for his ability to score quick runs and win games in tight situations. In 229 matches, he has scored 4,376 runs at an average of 26.85, with a top score of 97*. In his IPL career, he has also scored 20 half-centuries.

AB De Villiers 413 Fours in IPL

AB De Villiers, often nicknamed as “Mr. 360,” is regarded as one of the most intriguing and brilliant batsmen in Indian Premier League history (IPL). He possesses a diverse arsenal of shots and has even devised some of his own, which have astounded both opposition teams and fans. De Villiers has 413 fours in his IPL career and is the only non-Indian player, aside from David Warner, to have scored over 5000 runs. He has an almost 40 average and a stunning strike rate of 151.68. This player also ranks second on the list of IPL players with the most sixes, with 251. He has three IPL centuries, and in 2016, he and Virat Kohli both got a century against the Gujarat Lions. He left the IPL at the end of the 2021 season.

FAQS

Who hit the most fours in IPL?

Shikhar Dhawan of the Punjab Kings has become the first player in IPL history to hit 700 fours.

Which season has the most 4s in IPL?

In the 2013 IPL season, 2052 fours were hit in 76 matches, the most ever.

Which player has 6 4s in IPL?

Prithvi Shaw and Ajinkya Rahane are the only two Indian cricketers who have broken the IPL’s 6-balls 6 fours record.

Who is the best Sixer?

Chris Gayle holds the record for the most sixes in international cricket history, with 553 from 483 games across all three formats.

Who hit more fours in cricket?

With 2016 fours in 463 matches, Sachin Tendulkar leads the list of players with the most ODI fours. With 1500 fours in 445 matches, he is followed by Sri Lankan legend Sanath Jayasuriya.