List of Teams With Most Fours in IPL History
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a fast-paced cricket game where boundaries, especially fours, are very important. Here are the teams that have hit the most fours in the IPL’s 16 seasons:
1. Kings XI Punjab – 3352 Fours
Kings XI Punjab is at the top with 3352 fours in 232 matches. Batsmen like KL Rahul, Chris Gayle, Shaun Marsh, and David Miller have hit many of these fours.
2. Mumbai Indians – 3326 Fours
Mumbai Indians, who have won the IPL five times, are second with 3326 fours in 247 matches. Players like Sachin Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma, along with Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya, have contributed to this high number.
3. Delhi Capitals – 3214 Fours
Delhi Capitals’ batsmen have hit 3214 fours. Players like Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag, Rishabh Pant, and Prithvi Shaw have hit many of these fours.
4. Royal Challengers Bangalore – 3164 Fours
Royal Challengers Bangalore is next with 3164 fours in 239 games. Their star players like Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Chris Gayle have hit many of these fours.
5. Kolkata Knight Riders – 3152 Fours
Kolkata Knight Riders, who have won the IPL twice, are fifth with 3152 fours. Players like Gautam Gambhir, Chris Lynn, and Brendon McCullum have hit many of these fours.
6. Chennai Super Kings – 2926 Fours
Chennai Super Kings have hit the sixth highest number of fours, 2926, even though they were suspended for two years. Players like Michael Hussey, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni, and Faf du Plessis have hit many of these fours.
In summary, Kings XI Punjab has hit the most fours, followed by Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Chennai Super Kings.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, boundaries form a crucial component contributing to every IPL team’s success over the years. Kings XI Punjab tops the list with over 3300 fours hit by their batsmen so far. They are followed by Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders to round off the top five boundary hitting IPL franchises historically. As T20 leagues continue to evolve, we can expect the fours and sixes counts to rise exponentially in the IPL seasons to come.
How many fours did KXIP hit in IPL 2022?
KXIP (now Punjab Kings) hit 300 fours in IPL 2022.
Who hit the most fours in one IPL season?
791 fours were hit by batsmen in IPL 2013 – the highest across all seasons so far.
Which team hit most fours in one IPL match?
RCB hit 27 fours in one match against Gujarat Lions in IPL 2016 – most by a team in any IPL match.
Alice Mirza
Cricket is Alice Mirza’s passion, and he loves playing, watching, and discussing the game. The Cricket blog is my way of spreading my thoughts about the game. Previously, I ghost-wrote for a few websites. For me, cricket is more than just a game.