IPL is the most entertaining cricket tournament in the world. In a T20 tournament like IPL, the fans need entertainment. They get entertained whenever a batsman hits a four or a six. So far more than 800 matches have been played in IPL and many great players have been a part of this. As the IPL 2022 is underway, let us contemplate players with the most fours in IPL history.
Shikhar Dhawan
Swashbuckling Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan has hit the most number of fours in IPL with 701 fours in 206 matches. Dhawan has amassed 6153 runs in 201 innings at a decent average of 35.36. The southpaw drives the ball with elegance at a good average of 126.35.
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli occupies 2nd place on the list, and the ace batsman has smacked 578 fours in 223 matches. Kohli is a treat to watch on the field no matter which ball he sends for a boundary, it always involves class. King Kohli has also amassed 6624 runs in the IPL, which is the most by any batter.
David Warner
Probably the best overseas player in the IPL, David Warner finds himself in the 3rd place in terms of whacking the most boundaries. The southpaw has so far smacked 554 boundaries while amassing 5805 runs at a handsome strike rate of 140.90 in 158 matches. Warner bats like poetry in motion, a perfect combination of power and timing.
Rohit Sharma
The five times IPL champion, Rohit Sharma is featured in the 4th spot in hitting the most fours in IPL. Rohit has so far played 227 IPL games and made 5879 runs at a commendable average of 30.3. The veteran has struck 519 fours and 240 sixes in his 15 years long IPL career.
Suresh Raina
Known as Mr.IPL, Suresh Raina has hit the 5thmost fours in IPL (506). The middle-order batsman used to play every shot with elegance, and his back foot punch was a joy to spectate. In his 14 years (2008-2021) of IPL career, Raina accumulated 5528 runs at a solid strike rate of 136.76.
Top 10 Players with Most Fours In IPL
| Player | Matches (Innings) | Fours |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 206 (205) | 701 |
| Virat Kohli | 223 (215) | 578 |
| David Warner | 162(162) | 577 |
| Rohit Sharma | 227 (222) | 519 |
| Suresh Raina | 205 (200) | 506 |
| Gautam Gambhir | 154 (152) | 492 |
| Robin Uthappa | 205 (197) | 481 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 158 (148) | 431 |
| Dinesh Karthik | 229 (208) | 426 |
| AB DE Villiers | 184 (170) | 413 |
Shikhar Dhawan has hit the most boundaries in IPL (701).
Ruturaj Gaikwad smacked the most fours in 2021 (64).
Jos Buttler smashed the most fours in IPL 2022 (83).
Shikhar Dhawan first struck 700 fours in IPL.
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