Most Fours in IPL


Shikhar Dhawan has hit the most fours in IPL history (BCCI)Shikhar Dhawan has hit the most fours in IPL history (BCCI)

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 batter'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
1Shikhar Dhawan222676935.25127.14768
2Virat Kohli
252800438.66131.97705
3David Warner
237656540.52139.77663
4Rohit Sharma257662829.72131.14599
5Suresh Raina205552832.52136.76506
6Gautam Gambhir154421731.00123.88492
7Robin Uthappa205495227.51130.35481
8Ajinkya Rahane185464230.99123.42478
9Dinesh Karthik257484226.31135.36466
10Faf du Plessis145457135.99136.36421


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 768 fours.

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

Answer: David Warner has hit 663 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, Virat Kohli, David Warner, 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, Dinesh Karthik and Robin Uthappa are among the top-10 players for most fours in IPL, 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.