Most Fours in an IPL is a rare achievement in cricket, as only a few players have managed to score 24 runs from boundaries in a single over. In the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), just two players have accomplished this remarkable feat.
Players Hit the Most Fours in an IPL Match
| Player | Runs (Balls) | Match | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane | 103* (60) | RR vs RCB | 2012 |
| Prithvi Shaw | 82 (41) | KKK vs DC | 2021 |
Ajinkya Rahane and Prithvi Shaw are the only players to achieve the feat of six fours off six balls during an IPL match.
The IPL has held 17 seasons since its first tournament in 2008, but this unique achievement has occurred only twice in its history.
Ajinkya Rahane – 103* (60 Balls) RR vs RCB, 2012
Ajinkya Rahane was the first player in IPL history to achieve the remarkable feat of hitting six consecutive fours in an over. He accomplished this during Match 18 of the 2012 IPL against bowler Shreenath Arivand. Rahane delivered a stellar performance, scoring 103 runs not out off 60 balls, which helped the Rajasthan Royals (RR) secure a 59-run victory over the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Bengaluru. His achievement contributed to the record for the most fours in an IPL match.
Prithvi Shaw – 82 (41 Balls) KKK vs DC, 2021
Prithvi Shaw became the second player in IPL history to hit six fours in an over, matching the impressive record set by Ajinkya Rahane. During Match 25 of the 2021 IPL in Ahmedabad, he scored 82 runs off just 41 balls. In a spectacular performance as an opening batsman for the Delhi Capitals (DC) against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Shaw hit all six boundaries in the first over bowled by Shivam Mavi. His explosive innings significantly contributed to DC’s convincing seven-wicket victory. Notably, this achievement also highlighted Shaw’s place among the players with the most fours in an IPL match.
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Six Players Have Hit Six Fours Off Six Balls in International Cricket
In international cricket, only six players have succeeded in hitting six fours off six balls in an over. This remarkable achievement has occurred five times in Test matches and only once in a One Day International (ODI). Interestingly, while players have frequently hit five fours in an over, this feat has never been accomplished in T20 Internationals. Additionally, it is worth noting that the most fours in an IPL match were also hit off six consecutive balls by just two players.
The players who have achieved this in international cricket come from West Indies, Sri Lanka, India, and England.
Who Hit Six Fours Off an Over in International Cricket?
- Sandeep Patil, Chris Gayle, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Sanath Jayasuriya, and Harry Brook completed this feat in Test matches.
- Tillakaratne Dilshan is the only player to achieve this in a 50-over international, hitting six fours against Australia during their match in the 2015 ICC World Cup.
| Player | Match | Bowler |
|---|---|---|
| Sandeep Patil (IND) | India vs England, 1982 | Bob Willis (ENG) |
| Chris Gayle (WI) | England vs West Indies, 2004 | Matthew Hoggard (ENG) |
| Ramnaresh Sarwan (WI) | West Indies vs India, 2006 | Munaf Patel (IND) |
| Sanath Jayasuriya (SL) | Sri Lanka vs England, 2007 | James Anderson (ENG) |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan (SL) | Australia vs Sri Lanka, 2015 | Mitchell Johnson (AUS) |
| Harry Brook (ENG) | Pakistan vs England, 2022 | Saud Shakeel (PAK) |
Sandeep Patil – India vs England, 1982
Sandeep Patil was the first player to hit six boundaries in six balls, smashing England’s Bob Willis at Old Trafford in 1982. Despite the fourth ball being a dot, he hit a no-ball boundary on the previous delivery. Patil finished with 129 runs in a rain-affected Test match in Manchester, although India lost the three-match series 1-0.
Chris Gayle – England vs West Indies, 2004
After 22 years, another player matched Patil’s achievement. Chris Gayle hit six fours in an over while facing Matthew Hoggard at The Oval in 2004, showcasing his explosive batting style. However, Gayle’s efforts were in vain as England won the match by 10 wickets, completing a 4-0 series victory.
Ramnaresh Sarwan – West Indies vs India, 2006
Sarwan became the third player to hit six fours in six balls during a Test match, taking on Munaf Patel at Warner Park Sporting Complex in 2006. He scored 116 runs and helped the West Indies pile up a massive 588/8 in their first innings, although the match ended in a draw.
Sanath Jayasuriya – Sri Lanka vs England, 2007
The legendary Sri Lankan opener Sanath Jayasuriya also achieved this remarkable feat. He scored 78 runs against England in Kandy and hit six consecutive fours off James Anderson. Sri Lanka won the first Test but ended the three-match series in a draw at 1-1.
Tillakaratne Dilshan – Australia vs Sri Lanka, 2015
Dilshan is the only player to hit six fours in a row in a One Day International. He accomplished this against Australia during the 2015 World Cup at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Unfortunately, despite scoring 62 runs, Sri Lanka lost the match by 64 runs.
Harry Brook – Pakistan vs England, 2022
Harry Brook became the most recent player and the first Englishman to hit six fours in an over in a Test match. He achieved this against Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel in the first Test in Rawalpindi in 2022. Brook scored a remarkable 153 runs in the first innings and contributed 87 in the second innings, leading England to a 74-run victory and a 3-0 series win.
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