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Record! Kohli becomes first IPL player to reach 800 fours
Virat Kohli became the first player in IPL history to hit 800 fours during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's clash with Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, reaching the mark after a boundary off Kagiso Rabada. The article also details the current leaders in IPL fours and Kohli's career stats.
Why It Matters
This milestone adds to Kohli's record-breaking legacy in the IPL and highlights the evolution of boundary-scoring in the league.
Timeline
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Other leading boundary-hitters listed in the IPL fours tally
April 24, 2026
David Warner (663 fours in 184 matches), Rohit Sharma (653 fours in 276 matches), Ajinkya Rahane (522 fours in 205 matches), Suresh Raina (506 fours in 205 matches), Gautam Gambhir (492 fours in 154 matches), Robin Uthappa (481 fours in 205 matches), KL Rahul (472 fours in 151 matches), and Suryakumar Yadav (471 fours in 173 matches) are also among the all-time leaders.
Shikhar Dhawan as the next closest with 768 fours
April 24, 2026
The article notes Shikhar Dhawan is the next closest with 768 fours across 222 matches for franchises including Delhi Capitals, Deccan Chargers, Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Kohli becomes first IPL player to 800 fours
April 24, 2026
During the IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans, Virat Kohli reached 800 fours, becoming the first player in IPL history to achieve the milestone. He had been on 799 and reached the landmark when he drove Kagiso Rabada to the long-on boundary. Earlier in the over, Kohli had been dropped on zero by Mohammed Siraj.