New Delhi: The buzz of the Indian Premier League is resonating everywhere, with palpable excitement visible among the players. Did you know that players in the IPL are constantly achieving new milestones? Virat Kohli is on the verge of completing 9,000 runs in the IPL. However, before reaching that mark, he has already set a unique record.
Virat Kohli has become the first player in the IPL to hit 800 fours. He achieved this feat during the match against the Gujarat Titans. Kohli completed his 800 fours in his 266th innings. Given this achievement, you might be curious to know which players are closest to Kohli’s tally of 800 fours. We are here to tell you about the players who have hit the most fours in the history of the IPL.
IPL fours record
800
1st ever in IPL history
Innings taken
266th
vs Gujarat Titans
IPL runs (career)
8,989
11 runs from 9,000
Fours in IPL 2026
33
#1 this season
Kohli Completes 800 Fours: Find Out Who Makes the Top 5
In the history of the IPL, Virat Kohli has become the first batsman to hit a staggering 800 fours. Following Virat Kohli on this list is Shikhar Dhawan, who holds the second spot. He has smashed 768 fours throughout his illustrious IPL career. David Warner occupies the third position in this category, having hit 663 fours.
Neither Dhawan nor David Warner is participating in the IPL 2026 season. Rohit Sharma also features on this list; he has hit 653 fours so far in his career spanning 271 matches. The top-5 list is rounded off by Ajinkya Rahane, who has 522 fours to his name. Suresh Raina is another batsman who has hit over 500 fours in the IPL, with a tally of 506 fours.
How Many Fours Has Kohli Hit This Season?
Virat Kohli currently holds the record for hitting the most fours in the IPL 2026 season so far. He has hit 33 fours in the ongoing season. Following him on this list is CSK’s Sanju Samson, who has smashed 31 fours in the IPL 2026 season to date. Kohli Set to Complete 9,000 Runs Soon
Virat Kohli is on the verge of achieving another special milestone in the Indian Premier League. He is soon set to complete 9,000 runs in the IPL format. So far, he has scored 8,989 runs across 274 matches. Evidently, as soon as he scores 11 more runs, Virat Kohli will reach the 9,000-run mark—a major achievement in his career.
