Most Fours in IPL

Shikhar Dhawan has hit the most fours in IPL history (iplt20.com)

In an era where the roar of sixes often dominates the airwaves of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the art of hitting fours has its own, understated elegance and critical importance. Despite the high-octane glamour associated with clearing the boundary, fours remain an essential element in a batsman's arsenal.

This facet of the game highlights not just the brute strength but also the skillful placement that can equally turn the tide in the fast-paced format dominated by huge sixes. Since the IPL's advent in 2008, it has been a showcase of some of the most prolific scorers who have mastered the art of boundary-hitting, making the most fours in IPL history a record of high prestige.

These players, through their impeccable timing and intuitive understanding of the field, have consistently racked up scores, keeping the scoreboard ticking and the pressure mounting on their opponents.

At OneCricket, let’s take a look at the batters with most fours in IPL.

No.	Player	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike-Rate	4s
1	Shikhar Dhawan	217	6617	35.39	127.18	750
2	David Warner	176	6397	41.54	139.92	646
3	Virat Kohli	237	7263	37.25	130.02	643
4	Rohit Sharma	243	6211	29.58	130.05	554
5	Suresh Raina	205	5528	32.52	136.76	506
6	Gautam Gambhir	154	4217	31.00	123.88	492
7	Robin Uthappa	205	4952	27.51	130.35	481
8	Ajinkya Rahane	172	4400	30.99	123.42	455
9	Dinesh Karthik	242	4516	25.81	132.71	439
10	AB de Villiers	184	5162	39.70	151.68	413

Top three batters with most fours in IPL history

1. Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan has smashed 750 fours in IPL (iplt20.com)

Leading the charts with an impressive tally of 750 fours, Shikhar Dhawan has been an epitome of consistency and elegance in the IPL. His ability to consistently hit boundaries has made him the top boundary scorer in the league's history. Dhawan's knack for finding gaps and his exquisite timing allow him to dispatch the ball to the boundary with ease. With 6617 runs at a strike rate of 127.18, his contributions in the IPL at the top have been invaluable, underlined by 2 centuries and 50 half-centuries.

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2. David Warner

David Warner has 646 fours in IPL (iplt20.com)

David Warner, known for his explosive batting and aggressive playstyle, ranks second with 646 fours. Now playing for Delhi Capitals, Warner has been a formidable force in the IPL, amassing 6397 runs at a strike rate of 139.92. His approach to batting is a delightful combination of brute power and smart placements, enabling him to rack up boundaries consistently.

With 4 centuries and 60 fifties to his name, Warner's ability to score fours has been a key component of his game, making him one of the most feared batsmen in the league.

3. Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli has smashed 643 fours in IPL (iplt20.com)

Virat Kohli, the batting mainstay of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), has hit 643 fours, placing him third on the list. Kohli's batting is highlighted by his technical brilliance and his ability to convert starts into big scores. With a total of 7263 runs at a strike rate of 130.02, including 7 centuries and 50 half-centuries, his role in RCB's lineup cannot be overstated.

Kohli's mastery over the art of boundary hitting along with his exceptional ability to pace his innings, makes him a master of the smashing fours, contributing significantly to his team's fortunes.

Most Fours in IPL History: Frequently Asked Question

Q.1. Who has hit the most fours in IPL history?

Answer: Shikhar Dhawan leads the IPL history with 750 fours.

Q.2. How many fours has David Warner hit in the IPL?

Answer: David Warner has hit 646 fours in the IPL.

Q.3. How many players have hit more than 500 fours in IPL history?

Answer: Five players have hit more than 500 fours: Shikhar Dhawan, David Warner, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Suresh Raina.

Q.4. How many players among the top 10 for most fours in IPL have never scored a century?

Answer: Gautam Gambhir and Robin Uthappa are among those who have never scored a century in the IPL.

Q.5. Who has the highest strike rate among the top 10 players with the most fours in IPL?

Answer: AB de Villiers has the highest strike rate at 151.68.