• Virat’s new record of 800 fours

• The first Indian player to hold the record

• The record was made in the match against Gujarat

Virat Kohli created a new record while playing against Gujarat Titans. M. Kohli hits Kagiso Rabada for a boundary at the Chinnaswamy Stadium of the IPL Became the first batsman in history to complete 800 fours. With over 8,900 runs in 274 matches, Kohli has surpassed Shikhar Dhawan (768) and Rohit Sharma in this tally.

On Friday evening, Bangalore’s M. The atmosphere at the Chinnaswamy Stadium was filled with excitement. The date was April 24, 2026 and the occasion was an exciting IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Gujarat Titans. But within minutes of the match itself, when ‘King’ Kohli once again etched his name in golden letters in the history of cricket, the real talk of the match started. Apart from this, today is also the birthday of Sachin Tendulkar, who is considered as the god of cricket, and as this record was recorded in the name of Virat on this special day, it has a different meaning.

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Cheers on the field for Virat

Even at the age of 37, Virat Kohli, who still has the energy of an 18-year-old, stepped onto the field, and the entire stadium chanted ‘Kohli, Kohli!’ The declarations of Playing as an opener for RCB, the veteran Delhi batsman got off to a steady start. Kohli opened his account with a run off the fourth ball of the first over bowled by his old colleague Mohammad Siraj. Little did anyone know then that a historic record would be created in the very next over.

Four to Rabada

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada bowls the second over of the innings. On the fourth ball of the over, Kohli hit a fine shot in his signature style and the ball went over the boundary. It was not just a four, but a milestone in IPL history. With this four, Virat Kohli became the first batsman to hit 800 fours in Indian Premier League history. Kohli also hit his 300th six in the IPL and became the third batsman after Chris Gayle and Rohit Sharma to achieve the feat. Gayle has hit 357 sixes in IPL, while Rohit has 310 sixes to his name.

In a tournament like the IPL, where the pace of the bowlers and the tactics of the captains change every moment, Kohli’s 800 wickets speaks volumes about his consistency and quality. Not only has Kohli scored over 8,916 runs in his 274 matches, he is now the undisputed leader in terms of most fours.

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Kohli’s ‘Virat’ record

If we look at this list, By Kohli It has far surpassed its contemporaries. Second in this list is Shikhar Dhawan aka ‘Gabbar’. Dhawan has hit 768 fours in 222 matches playing for teams ranging from Deccan Chargers to Punjab Kings. Although Dhawan has been close to Kohli for a long time now, Kohli’s current form and fitness has given him a huge advantage.

Australia’s explosive batsman David Warner is third with 663 fours in 184 matches. Former Mumbai Indians captain and India legend Rohit Sharma is fourth with 653 fours in 276 matches. This statistic shows how up-to-date Kohli has kept himself both in terms of scoring and hitting boundaries.

Memories of veterans are awakened

Kohli’s performance brought back memories of the great players who built this league. Ajinkya Rahane, who has played for six different teams, is fifth with 522 fours. Right behind him is Suresh Raina, known as ‘Mr IPL’, who has hit 506 fours in his career.

This elite list also includes names like Gautam Gambhir (492), Robin Uthappa (481), KL Rahul (472) and Suryakumar Yadav (471). However, Virat’s feat is special as he has been associated with a single franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore, from the first season of IPL (2008) to 2026. To set so many records while playing for the same team is a unique example of loyalty and achievement.

While many sportsmen are thinking of retiring at the age of 37, Virat Kohli is setting new records with his batting. This evening of 24th April will always be unforgettable for the fans in Bangalore. Kohli has not only given his team a strong start, but has also proved that the throne of the ‘King’ will always be secure when it comes to records in any form of cricket. This record of 800 fours will remain a big challenge for young batsmen for many years to come.