Virat Kohli's IPL Record That May Never Be Broken

Royal Challengers Bangalore finally ended their 17-year title drought by clinching the IPL 2025 trophy.

Royal Challengers Bangalore finally ended their 17-year title drought by clinching the IPL 2025 trophy.

While the team’s triumph made headlines, it was also a memorable season for Virat Kohli, who had an outstanding run with the bat — scoring 657 runs. But more than just the runs, Kohli etched his name into the record books with a milestone that’s likely to stand the test of time.

Kohli has now become the player with the most fours in IPL history, surpassing Shikhar Dhawan in the process.

With 771 fours in 267 matches, he now tops a list that includes some of the IPL’s greatest batters. Dhawan, who previously held the record, had smashed 768 fours in 222 matches before retiring.

What makes this feat even more significant is the wide gap between Kohli and other active players. Here’s how the top five stand: Virat Kohli – 771 fours, Shikhar Dhawan – 768 fours (retired), David Warner – 646 fours, Rohit Sharma – 640 fours, Ajinkya Rahane – 514 fours.

With Warner unsold this season and Dhawan retired, no active player is remotely close to Kohli’s tally. Even Rohit Sharma, who sits at number four, trails by over 130 boundaries.

Kohli’s consistency over the years has made him a pillar of the IPL, and this record only adds to his iconic stature. Given the current competition and the career phases of his peers, this record seems set to stay in his name for many seasons to come.