The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to kick off on March 22, and the excitement is palpable. The first match of the tournament will see the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens, with RCB still on the hunt for their maiden title. One of the key players to watch out for will be the talented Virat Kohli, who has been an integral part of the RCB squad since its inception. This season, Kohli will be looking to lead his team to victory and potentially dethrone Shikhar Dhawan as the record holder for the most fours hit in the IPL.
Shikhar Dhawan, who recently announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, has been a stalwart in the IPL, and his record for the most fours is currently unbeaten. With 768 fours to his name in 222 matches, Dhawan is the undisputed king of boundaries in the IPL. However, Virat Kohli is hot on his heels, with 705 fours in his kitty, and is well within striking distance of breaking Dhawan’s record. The gap between the two is just 64 fours, and considering Kohli’s form in the previous season, it’s definitely achievable.
In the 2024 season, Kohli had hit an impressive 62 fours, amassing 741 runs in total. The previous season, in 2023, he had smashed 65 fours, showcasing his consistency and prowess with the bat. In fact, Kohli’s best performance in terms of fours in a single season came in 2016, when he hit a remarkable 83 fours. With a career spanning 252 matches and 8004 runs, Kohli is already the highest run-scorer in the IPL, and breaking Dhawan’s record would be the icing on the cake.
As the new season gets underway, all eyes will be on Virat Kohli to see if he can accomplish this feat. With his incredible skill and experience, it’s definitely possible, and fans will be eagerly watching to see if he can make history. The stage is set, and the battle for supremacy is about to begin. Will Kohli be able to break Dhawan’s record and cement his place as one of the greatest batsmen in IPL history? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure – the 18th edition of the IPL is going to be an absolute thrill ride.
