The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been a festival of big hits and record-breaking performances. While massive sixes often get all the attention, the classic boundary four is just as important. Fours are crucial for building an innings, keeping the scoreboard moving, and dominating the opposition’s bowlers.
Over the years, many great batsmen have made their mark by consistently hitting the ball to the boundary rope. They show that power is not just about hitting the ball in the air, but also about finding the gaps with perfect timing and skill.
This list breaks down the top 10 batsmen who have hit the most fours in the history of the IPL, celebrating their amazing consistency and strokeplay.
Top 10 Batsmen with the Most Fours in IPL History
| Rank | Player | Country | Fours | Innings | 4s/Innings |
| 1 | Virat Kohli | India | 771 | 259 | 2.97 |
| 2 | Shikhar Dhawan | India | 768 | 221 | 3.47 |
| 3 | David Warner | Australia | 663 | 184 | 3.60 |
| 4 | Rohit Sharma | India | 640 | 267 | 2.39 |
| 5 | Ajinkya Rahane | India | 514 | 183 | 2.80 |
| 6 | Suresh Raina | India | 506 | 200 | 2.53 |
| 7 | Gautam Gambhir | India | 492 | 152 | 3.23 |
| 8 | Robin Uthappa | India | 481 | 197 | 2.44 |
| 9 | Dinesh Karthik | India | 466 | 234 | 1.99 |
| 10 | KL Rahul | India | 452 | 136 | 3.32 |
10. KL Rahul (India)
KL Rahul is one of the most stylish and technically correct batsmen in the IPL. When he is in form, his batting is a joy to watch. He scores his fours with beautiful cover drives and classy shots on both sides of the wicket.
His high fours-per-innings ratio of 3.32 shows that he is a true boundary-hitter who gives his team a flying start. As a consistent Orange Cap contender, he has proven to be a reliable run-scorer.
| Fours | Innings | 4s / Innings |
| 452 | 136 | 3.32 |
9. Dinesh Karthik (India)
Dinesh Karthik is a veteran of the IPL who has played every single season. Over the years, he has changed his game to become one of the best finishers in the league. While his main job is to hit sixes at the end, he has also scored a huge number of fours.
He is famous for playing clever shots all around the ground, including scoops and sweeps, which helps him find the boundary ropes when the field is spread out.
| Fours | Innings | 4s / Innings |
| 466 | 234 | 1.99 |
8. Robin Uthappa (India)
Robin Uthappa was a very elegant and aggressive batsman, famous for his “walking” technique where he would charge down the pitch to the bowlers. He was a key player for the Kolkata Knight Riders, winning the Orange Cap in their 2014 title-winning season.
He always played with a lot of flair and was an expert at hitting the ball through the off-side to collect many of his 481 fours.
| Fours | Innings | 4s / Innings |
| 481 | 197 | 2.44 |
7. Gautam Gambhir (India)
Gautam Gambhir was a fierce competitor and a two-time IPL winning captain with KKR. As a left-handed opening batsman, he was a master of using the powerplay overs. He was not a huge six-hitter; instead, he relied on his wristy flicks and powerful cuts to hit fours.
His high fours-per-innings ratio shows just how effective he was at finding the gaps and getting his team off to a strong start.
| Fours | Innings | 4s / Innings |
| 492 | 152 | 3.23 |
6. Suresh Raina (India)
Known as “Mr. IPL,” Suresh Raina was a legend for the Chennai Super Kings. The left-handed batsman was an incredibly powerful hitter who could dominate any bowler.
He was famous for his inside-out cover drives over the infield for four and his ability to hit boundaries against both spin and fast bowling. Reaching over 500 fours shows why he is considered one of the greatest batsmen in the history of the tournament.
| Fours | Innings | 4s / Innings |
| 506 | 200 | 2.53 |
5. Ajinkya Rahane (India)
Ajinkya Rahane is a classic and graceful batsman who plays textbook cricket shots. He proves that you don’t need brute force to score quickly. His game is built on perfect timing, especially his beautiful cover drives and square cuts.
He has been a very consistent player over the years, using his ground game more than big aerial shots to score his boundaries and build an innings.
| Fours | Innings | 4s / Innings |
| 514 | 183 | 2.80 |
4. Rohit Sharma (India)
The successful captain of the Mumbai Indians, Rohit Sharma, is one of the most dangerous batsmen in the world. While he is famous for hitting massive sixes, he has also scored an incredible number of fours.
He is a master of the pull shot and also uses his backfoot punches to perfection to find the boundary. His lazy elegance makes his boundary-hitting look effortless.
| Fours | Innings | 4s / Innings |
| 640 | 267 | 2.39 |
3. David Warner (Australia)
David Warner is the only overseas player to smash more than 600 fours in the league, making him the most successful boundary-hitter from outside of India.
The powerful left-handed opener is a true boundary machine, with the highest fours-per-innings ratio in the top 10. He attacks the bowlers from the very first ball with his powerful square cuts and drives, consistently giving his team an explosive start.
| Fours | Innings | 4s / Innings |
| 663 | 184 | 3.60 |
2. Shikhar Dhawan (India)
For a very long time, Shikhar Dhawan was the king of this list. The left-handed opener, known as “Gabbar,” is famous for his calm approach and classy strokeplay.
He has been a boundary-hitting machine for every team he has played for, whether it’s Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, or Punjab Kings. His effortless cover drives and trademark cuts have helped him hit an amazing 768 fours, making him a true IPL legend.
| Fours | Innings | 4s / Innings |
| 768 | 221 | 3.47 |
1. Virat Kohli (India)
And at the very top of the chart is the modern-day great, Virat Kohli. He has now become the batsman with the most fours in IPL history. What makes his record even more special is that all 771 of his fours have come while playing for a single team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), which is the most for any player for one franchise.
Kohli’s cover drive is considered one of the best shots in world cricket, and it has helped him find the boundary time and time again. His amazing fitness and consistency make him the new “King of Fours” in the IPL.
| Fours | Innings | 4s / Innings |
| 771 | 259 | 2.97 |
More Interesting Records About Fours
- Most Fours in a Single Season: David Warner holds this record. He hit an incredible 88 fours during his amazing 2016 season.
- Best Fours-per-Innings Ratio: Among players with over 200 fours, Australia’s Shaun Marsh has the best ratio. He scored about 3.85 fours per innings, hitting 266 fours in just 69 games for Punjab Kings.
- Most Fours in a Single Innings: This record is shared by two players. Paul Valthaty (for Punjab) and AB de Villiers (for RCB) both hit an amazing 19 fours in a single IPL innings.
FAQs
Which batter has hit the most fours in the IPL?
Virat Kohli holds the record for the most fours in IPL history, with 771 fours.
Which overseas (non-Indian) player has hit the most fours in the IPL?
David Warner from Australia is the overseas player with the most fours, with 663 to his name.
Who holds the record for the most fours in a single IPL season?
David Warner holds this record. He hit 88 fours during the 2016 IPL season.
Who hit the most fours in just one IPL match (innings)
This record is shared by two players, Paul Valthaty and AB de Villiers, who both hit 19 fours in a single innings.
