Over recent times, the Indian Premier League has become a platform for batters to showcase their swashbuckling calibre. With high-scoring innings and long-lasting legacies with the willow, the tournament has seen it all.

Though four-run boundaries might sound a bit small in number, they have the potential to change the dynamics of a game. That being said, here are the top three IPL batters who have made the most fours across the tournament. 

1. Virat Kohli (771 Fours)

Virat Kohli has established himself as one of the most iconic players in the Indian Premier League, holding several remarkable records in the tournament. He currently stands as the highest run-scorer in IPL history and also holds the record for the most fours in the league with 771 of them. 

He also leads the chart for most centuries in the IPL. Notably, every run in his IPL career has come while representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru, further highlighting his long-standing association with the franchise and his legendary status in the league.

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2. Shikhar Dhawan (768 Fours)

Shikhar Dhawan has also carved out a remarkable legacy in the Indian Premier League with several notable achievements across his long career. Renowned for his elegant stroke play and precise placement, Dhawan held the record for the most fours in IPL history for many years and remains second on the list with over 768 boundaries.

He is also among the leading run-scorers in the tournament, highlighting his consistency over the seasons. Impressively, Dhawan scored 400 or more runs in nine different IPL seasons, underlining his reliability at the top of the order. Another unique feat in his career is becoming the only player to score back-to-back centuries in the IPL, further cementing his status as one of the league’s most accomplished openers.

3. David Warner (663 Fours)

David Warner has built an outstanding record in the Indian Premier League, particularly as an opening batter. Over the years, he accumulated nearly 6,000 runs as an opener, establishing himself as one of the most successful players at the top of the order in the league.

Known for his aggressive style, he struck 663 fours during his IPL career, placing him third on the list of players with the most boundaries in the tournament. Much of Warner’s success came with Sunrisers Hyderabad, whom he famously led to their 2016 IPL title, further cementing his legacy as one of the league’s most accomplished overseas players.