IPL: Virat Kohli becomes first batter to complete 800 fours
What's the story
Royal Challengers Bengaluru legend Virat Kohli has scripted history by becoming the first-ever batter to complete 800 fours in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The star opener attained the milestone with his 1st four in the IPL 2026 affair against Gujarat Titans in Bengaluru on Friday. Notably, Kohli is also the batter with the most runs and hundreds in the league.
Knock
Kohli smashes 81 runs versus GT
Kohli scored 81 runs off 44 balls. He smashed 8 fours and 4 sixes. Notably, he was dropped early on in his innings by Washington Sundar. Kohli made GT pay for that missed chance with a sumptuous knock. He shared 115 runs for the 2nd wicket alongside Devdutt Padikkal. After Padikkal's dismissal, Kohli perished in the 14th over. Jason Holder got Kohli's wicket.
Stats
Kohli in a league of his own
According to ESPNcricinfo, Kohli took 274 games and 266 innings to complete 800 IPL fours (now 807). Former batter Shikhar Dhawan (768) is the only other player with 700-plus fours. Kohli also went past 300 IPL sixes (now 303). Chris Gayle (357) and Rohit Sharma (310) are the only batters with more maximums in the competition.
Career
Highest run-getter in IPL history
Kohli has raced to 8,989 runs in the IPL at an average of 39.95. He is 11 shy of 9,000 runs. The former RCB skipper has clocked 66 IPL fifties, as the tally also includes eight tons. He is the batter with the most 50-plus scores (74) in the competition. In the ongoing season, Kohli has the most runs (328). He owns three fifties.