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