David Warner and Sai Sudharsan stand together at the top of the list for most fours in a single IPL season. Both smashed 88 boundaries in one edition, the highest tally any batter has managed in league history. Warner set the mark in 2016 during Sunrisers Hyderabad’s title winning campaign, scoring 848 runs in 17 innings. Nine years later, Sai Sudharsan equalled it in the 2025 season, reaching 88 fours in only 15 innings on his way to the Orange Cap with 759 runs for Gujarat Titans.
Fours are the quiet currency of great T20 batting. Sixes grab the headlines, but boundaries along the ground keep the scoreboard moving and keep pressure on the bowler. The batters who top this list mixed clean timing with clever placement, piercing packed fields again and again through the season.
This article covers the full record: the top 10 single season tallies, the season by season leaders from 2008 to 2026, how the record moved over the years, and what it tells us about top class IPL batting.
Most Fours in Single IPL Season Overview
The headline numbers of the record are simple. Two batters, nine years apart, both finished a season with 88 fours. Here is the record at a glance.
| Detail | Record |
|---|---|
| Record | Most fours by a batter in a single IPL season |
| Fours | 88 |
| Holders | David Warner and Sai Sudharsan |
| Warner season | 2016, Sunrisers Hyderabad, 17 innings, 848 runs |
| Sudharsan season | 2025, Gujarat Titans, 15 innings, 759 runs |
Top 10 Most Fours in a Single IPL Season
The table below lists the ten highest single season fours tallies in IPL history, with innings, runs and strike rates for context.
| Rank | Player | Team | Season | Fours | Innings | Runs | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Warner | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2016 | 88 | 17 | 848 | 151.43 |
| 2 | Sai Sudharsan | Gujarat Titans | 2025 | 88 | 15 | 759 | 156.17 |
| 3 | Sachin Tendulkar | Mumbai Indians | 2010 | 86 | 15 | 618 | 132.62 |
| 4 | Shubman Gill | Gujarat Titans | 2023 | 85 | 17 | 890 | 157.80 |
| 5 | Virat Kohli | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2016 | 83 | 16 | 973 | 152.03 |
| 6 | Jos Buttler | Rajasthan Royals | 2022 | 83 | 17 | 863 | 149.05 |
| 7 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Rajasthan Royals | 2023 | 82 | 14 | 625 | 163.61 |
| 8 | Michael Hussey | Chennai Super Kings | 2013 | 81 | 17 | 733 | 129.51 |
| 9 | Devon Conway | Chennai Super Kings | 2023 | 77 | 15 | 672 | 139.71 |
| 10 | Robin Uthappa | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2014 | 74 | 16 | 660 | 137.79 |
For the team version of this record, see the list of teams with the most fours in a single IPL season.
Most Fours in Single IPL Season History
Sachin Tendulkar’s 86 fours in 2010 stood as the benchmark for six seasons. David Warner broke it with 88 in 2016, and the mark then survived nine more seasons until Sai Sudharsan matched it in 2025. No batter has crossed 88 yet.
Warner owned this chart in the middle of the last decade. He led the league in fours in 2015, 2016 and 2017, three seasons in a row. The full list of season leaders from 2008 to 2026 is below, compiled from official season stats published by the IPL.
| Season | Player | Team | Fours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Gautam Gambhir | Kolkata Knight Riders | 68 |
| 2009 | Matthew Hayden | Chennai Super Kings | 60 |
| 2010 | Sachin Tendulkar | Mumbai Indians | 86 |
| 2011 | Sachin Tendulkar | Mumbai Indians | 67 |
| 2012 | Ajinkya Rahane | Rajasthan Royals | 73 |
| 2013 | Michael Hussey | Chennai Super Kings | 81 |
| 2014 | Robin Uthappa | Kolkata Knight Riders | 74 |
| 2015 | David Warner | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 65 |
| 2016 | David Warner | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 88 |
| 2017 | David Warner | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 63 |
| 2018 | Rishabh Pant | Delhi Daredevils | 68 |
| 2019 | Shikhar Dhawan | Delhi Capitals | 64 |
| 2020 | Shikhar Dhawan | Delhi Capitals | 67 |
| 2021 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | Chennai Super Kings | 64 |
| 2022 | Jos Buttler | Rajasthan Royals | 83 |
| 2023 | Shubman Gill | Gujarat Titans | 85 |
| 2024 | Travis Head | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 64 |
| 2025 | Sai Sudharsan | Gujarat Titans | 88 |
| 2026 | Sai Sudharsan | Gujarat Titans | 75 |
What This Record Tells Us
Openers dominate this list. Warner, Tendulkar, Gill, Buttler, Jaiswal, Hussey and Conway all opened the batting in their record seasons. Facing the new ball in the powerplay, with only two fielders outside the circle, gives them the best chance to pierce the infield again and again.
The record also shows that fours and total runs do not always move together. In 2016, Virat Kohli scored 973 runs, the most ever in a season, yet hit 83 fours, five fewer than Warner’s 88. Timing the ball into gaps is a different skill from clearing the ropes, and Warner mastered it that year.
Sudharsan’s 2025 season may be the most efficient entry on the list. He reached 88 fours in 15 innings, two fewer than Warner needed in 2016, while scoring 759 runs at a strike rate of 156.17. The next challenger will need both long form and a deep run of matches to threaten 88.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who holds the record for most fours in a single IPL season?
The record is shared. David Warner hit 88 fours for Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2016, and Sai Sudharsan hit 88 fours for Gujarat Titans in 2025. The full IPL records list confirms both tallies.
How many fours did Sai Sudharsan hit in IPL 2025?
Sai Sudharsan hit 88 fours in 15 innings in IPL 2025, equalling David Warner’s record. He also won the Orange Cap that season with 759 runs.
How many fours did David Warner hit in IPL 2016?
David Warner hit 88 fours in 17 innings in IPL 2016, scoring 848 runs at a strike rate of 151.43. Sunrisers Hyderabad won the title that year.
Who had the most fours in IPL 2024?
Travis Head of Sunrisers Hyderabad led IPL 2024 with 64 fours.
Who had the most fours in IPL 2026?
Sai Sudharsan again led the chart in IPL 2026 with 75 fours for Gujarat Titans, but the all time record of 88 stayed out of reach. The full IPL 2026 batting stats break down every leaderboard from that season.
Who hit the most fours in IPL 2023?
Shubman Gill hit 85 fours in IPL 2023, the fourth highest single season tally in IPL history.
What is the record for most fours in a single IPL innings?
The record for most fours in a single IPL innings is 19, set by Paul Valthaty in 2011.
Has anyone broken the 88 fours record?
No. The closest recent challenge was Sai Sudharsan’s 75 fours in IPL 2026. The mark of 88 has stood since David Warner set it in 2016 and was only equalled in 2025.
Statistics updated through: 17 October 2026
