IPL’s 19th chapter kicks off March 28, but before the action unfolds, let’s dive into a historic stat: the top five batsmen for most fours after 18 seasons. Indian stars overwhelmingly lead, with just one international name in the mix, underscoring the league’s domestic batting prowess.
At the pinnacle is Virat Kohli, with 771 fours in 267 matches – a number that pairs perfectly with his record 8 hundreds and 63 fifties. The chase master has turned chases into celebrations.
Second is Shikhar Dhawan’s 768 fours over 222 games, earned through stints with various sides, culminating in his 2024 Punjab Kings campaign.
David Warner’s 663 fours in 184 matches place him third. The Aussie opener’s 2017 captaincy triumph with SRH remains legendary, fueled by his boundary blitzes.
Rohit Sharma, with 640 fours in 272 appearances, holds fourth. MI’s five-time IPL-winning skipper embodies clutch performance on big stages.
Ajinkya Rahane’s 514 fours in 198 matches land him fifth. KKR’s 2025 season under him was tough – only 5 victories in 14 – but his boundary precision is timeless.
These rankings celebrate boundary artistry that has elevated IPL, priming fans for another season of edge-of-seat cricket.