Virat Kohli Becomes First Batter to Register 800 Fours in IPL History
Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener Virat Kohli is the first player to hit 800 fours in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The milestone occurred during a matchup against the Gujarat Titans, breaking another all-time batting record in the tournament.
Entering the match with 799 boundaries, Kohli secured the record by driving a delivery to the long-on ropes. He overcame an early dropped catch in the opening over to anchor the innings and establish the new benchmark.
Since his debut in 2008, Kohli has played exclusively for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Across 274 matches, he has accumulated 8,915 runs at an average of 39.79. His career profile includes 65 half-centuries and eight centuries, making him the leading run-scorer in IPL history.
All-Time Leaders: Most Fours in the IPL
Kohli overtook Shikhar Dhawan, who previously held the boundary record. Dhawan accumulated 768 fours across 222 matches while playing for the Delhi Capitals, Deccan Chargers, Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Australian opener David Warner ranks third, registering 663 boundaries over 184 matches while scoring 6,565 runs at a 40.52 average. Rohit Sharma follows closely with 653 fours in 276 appearances.
Top 10 Players with the Most Boundaries
| Player | Matches | Fours |
|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 274 | 800 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 222 | 768 |
| David Warner | 184 | 663 |
| Rohit Sharma | 276 | 653 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 205 | 522 |
| Suresh Raina | 205 | 506 |
| Gautam Gambhir | 154 | 492 |
| Robin Uthappa | 205 | 481 |
| KL Rahul | 151 | 472 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 173 | 471 |
For complete historical batting data and seasonal updates, consult the ESPNcricinfo records index or the International Cricket Council archives.