Virat Kohli has set a milestone in the IPL 2025 final between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore by overtaking Shikhar Dhawan’s record for most fours in the history of the IPL. In the match being played at Punjab Kings’ home stadium, Kohli has hit 769 fours in his IPL career, overtaking Dhawan’s previous mark of 768 fours.
Milestone Achieved Early in the Game by Virat Kohli
The milestone was achieved early in the game after Punjab Kings opted to field having won the toss. Kohli, who has been the pillar of IPL from its very beginning, achieved this milestone in the 258th innings of his career, whereas Dhawan had achieved it in 221 innings.
The record-breaking one came when Kohli struck his match’s first boundary, adding another milestone to his long list of IPL records. The achievement places him atop the list of the most fours in the history of the IPL.
All-Time IPL Fours Rankings
In the most fours in IPL overall standings, David Warner is at number three with 663 fours in 184 games. Rohit Sharma is fourth with 640 fours in 272 games, with Ajinkya Rahane completing the top five list with 514 fours in 172 games.
Title Quest Continues for Virat Kohli
In spite of all these individual records, Kohli’s quest for an IPL title still goes on, as it is the sole prominent title that has so far escaped him in his illustrious career in IPL.
The consistency of Kohli in his performances in the IPL is evident through his capability to sustain high scoring rates over several seasons. His record of 769 fours across 267 matches shows his longevity and success in the tournament.
The achievement also solidifies Kohli’s status as a top-performing batsman in the history of IPL, with his record-breaking innings crossing seasons and still breaking new records within the tournament.
