In the summit clash, RCB was asked to bat first. During RCB’s innings, Virat Kohli surpassed Shikhar Dhawan to become the player with the most fours in IPL history.
Kohli needed just one boundary to break the record – and he did it in the final. Kohli now holds the record with 769 fours, edging past Dhawan’s 768.
Here’s the updated list of players with the most boundaries in IPL: Virat Kohli – 769*, Shikhar Dhawan – 768, David Warner – 663, Rohit Sharma – 640
Virat Kohli gave RCB a steady start, choosing control over aggression. After six overs, he remained unbeaten on 13 runs off 10 balls, guiding RCB to 55/1. His mature innings set the tone for what RCB hopes will be a title-winning performance.
Batting first, RCB managed to post a competetive total of 190 runs in their alloted 20 overs.
Both RCB and PBKS are chasing their first-ever IPL trophy, with each franchise looking to end an 18-year wait. Kohli’s record only adds to the drama of this historic final.
Published at : 03 Jun 2025 10:10 PM (IST)
