Delhi: IPL has now become another name for fours and sixes, not just a T20 tournament. Many international players have set a record in this league on the basis of their tremendous batting. West Indies veteran Chris Gayle dominated the most sixes for a long time. At the same time, India’s star batsman Virat Kohli has also proved himself as a brilliant fours and sixes players over time. Virat Kohli has taken a big record in this 24th match being played against Delhi.
Gained 1000 boundary position
India’s star batsman Virat Kohli recorded his name in history on 10 April (Thursday). He set a record of hitting 1000 boundary (fours and sixes) in the IPL. Kohli has now become the first player of IPL, who has achieved this feat.
1000 boundary in 257 matches
Kohli has so far hit 722 fours and 279 sixes in 257 matches of IPL. He is one of the four players of the IPL who has taken part in all 18 editions so far.
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Virat Kohli builds the first batter in ipl history to smash 1000 boundaries – and he achieved it whirling soly for RCB!#Viratkohli #IPL2025 #RCB #Sportskeeda pic.twitter.com/kartijctgi
– Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) April 10, 2025
Players with the highest boundary (fours + sixes) in IPL history
| Player | Span | Innings | Run | Fours (4s) | Six (6s) | Total Boundary (4S + 6S) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli (RCB) | 2008-2025 | 248 | 8168 | 720 | 278 | 1001 |
| Shikhar Dhawan (DC/DCH/Mi/PBKS/SRH) | 2008-2024 | 221 | 6769 | 768 | 152 | 920 |
| David Warner (DC/SRH) | 2009-2024 | 184 | 6565 | 663 | 236 | 899 |
| Rohit Sharma (DCH/Mi) | 2008-2025 | 256 | 6666 | 603 | 282 | 885 |
| Chris Gayle (KKR/KXIP/PBKS/RCB) | 2009-2021 | 141 | 4965 | 404 | 357 | 761 |
| Suresh Raina (CSK/GL) | 2008-2021 | 200 | 5528 | 506 | 203 | 709 |
| AB de Villiers (DC/RCB) | 2008-2021 | 170 | 5162 | 413 | 251 | 664 |
| Robin Uthappa (CSK/KKR/Mi/PWI/RCB/RR) | 2008-2022 | 197 | 4952 | 481 | 182 | 663 |
| MS Dhoni (CSK/RPS) | 2008-2025 | 234 | 5346 | 369 | 259 | 628 |
| Dinesh Karthik (DC/GL/KKR/KXIP/Mi/RCB) | 2008-2024 | 234 | 4842 | 466 | 161 | 627 |
| Ajay Bangre (CSK/DC/KKR/Mi/RPS/RR) | 2008-2025 | 176 | 4826 | 495 | 115 | 610 |
Six hit on Akshar Patel
Kohli crossed the 1000 boundary figure in the IPL when he hit Delhi Capital captain Akshar Patel on the third ball of the fourth over of the ongoing match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. This IPL match is being played between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC).
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