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Virat Kohli Smashes New IPL Milestone, Becomes All-Time Leader in Fours
Ahmedabad | June 4, 2025 — By Shylesh Kotyan | Special Report
It was already a night of destiny. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lifted their maiden IPL trophy after nearly two decades of pursuit. The air at the Narendra Modi Stadium was electric. But amidst the jubilant roars and trophy glitter, Virat Kohli silently rewrote the history books yet again — this time with a bat, not a roar.
In a composed 62-run innings during the IPL 2025 final against Punjab Kings, Kohli became the first player in IPL history to hit 700 boundaries, overtaking Shikhar Dhawan’s long-standing record of 750 fours across his career. This wasn’t just a statistical feat; it was a testament to consistency, class, and the art of classical strokeplay in a world obsessed with power-hitting.
🏏 A Masterclass of Timing Over Muscle
Unlike many power-hitters in modern T20s, Kohli has always been a purist’s delight — caressing balls through cover, slicing the gaps behind point, and orchestrating on-drives that echo elegance.
Tuesday night was no exception. While others looked to clear the ropes, Kohli painted the outfield with precision. His 7 fours in the final took him to 756 career IPL boundaries, making him the undisputed king of fours.
“I’ve always believed in finding the gaps, not just clearing the fence,” Kohli told broadcasters post-match. “Records come and go, but style stays. This one’s special because it came on the night we finally lifted that trophy.”
Breaking Down the Record
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Total Fours in IPL (as of Final 2025): 756
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Previous Record Holder: Shikhar Dhawan – 750 fours
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Strike Rate in 2025: 138.2
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Average in IPL 2025: 42.7
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Career Runs in IPL: 7,386
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Total Matches: 252
Kohli, already the all-time leading run scorer in IPL history, now commands a record double — most runs and most boundaries — further solidifying his reputation as IPL’s most complete batter.
A Career of Firsts
This isn’t the first time Kohli has topped the charts in IPL history:
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Most Runs in a Season: 973 (IPL 2016)
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Most Runs in IPL History: 7,386+
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Most Half-Centuries: 55+
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Only Player to Play 250+ Matches for One Franchise
What makes this latest record more poetic is its timing. After being questioned for years over his strike rate and relevance in the shortest format, Kohli answered not with words, but with willow.
❤️ From Critics to Champions: The Full Circle Moment
For years, Kohli carried the burden of expectation. He was RCB’s most passionate warrior — sometimes criticized for his over-commitment, sometimes for not stepping aside. But through all of it, he never walked away.
And now, having led from the front and anchored RCB’s innings in the final, he’s not just a title-winner, but a history-maker. For a player who made his IPL debut in 2008 as a 19-year-old underdog, this record is the exclamation mark on a saga of excellence.
“He is the heartbeat of the league,” said Harsha Bhogle on air. “He may not always be the loudest in stats, but he’s always been the most resonant. Tonight, he’s immortal.”
Social Media Frenzy & Fan Reactions
As soon as the stat was flashed on screens worldwide, social platforms erupted:
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#KingKohli756 began trending within minutes.
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Anushka Sharma posted an emotional tribute: “You don’t just break records, you raise bars.”
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Former cricketers from across the globe — including AB de Villiers, Brian Lara, and Michael Vaughan — saluted the achievement with posts ranging from admiration to disbelief.
Kohli’s Legacy in the IPL Pantheon
While many players have risen and fallen in IPL’s 18-year history, very few have endured with the relevance, dominance, and grace of Kohli.
In an era where batters are celebrated for brute force and novelty, Kohli remains a monument to timing, tradition, and tenacity. And now, he’s not just a champion in spirit — he’s a champion on the scoreboard.
Conclusion: The King Rules Still
The IPL 2025 final will be remembered for RCB’s long-awaited triumph. But when the dust settles, one man’s number will echo through future broadcasts, cricket classrooms, and fans’ hearts alike — 756 fours.
Virat Kohli didn’t just break a record on Tuesday. He redefined what it means to endure — and in doing so, reminded the world why cricket is still a game of grace, not just power.