IPL 2024 Analysis: Which Team has hit Most Fours and Sixes in this IPL? Which Team has hit the Highest Percentage of Boundaries?

The IPL 2024 has just concluded as Kolkata Knight Riders won their third title with a scintillating display against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Final.

Throughout this season, we have witnessed impressive batting displays, with boundaries being key to team success. A plethora of records have been broken as batters have achieved new and loftier heights in this edition.

This edition of IPL has seen the highest batting Run Rate, the most number of Sixes, the best Strike Rate among batters, and a new highest total in franchise cricket.

In this article, we shall explain an analysis of the number of boundaries hit by each team and the percentage of runs from these boundaries, offering insights into their batting strategies and effectiveness. The analysis done by Know Your Boundaries depicts the story of how the ten teams of this IPL found the fence.

Overview of Boundaries and Boundary Percentage in IPL 2024: Key Findings by Teams

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

Fours: 208, Sixes: 107

Boundary %: 16.98%

CSK had a balanced approach with a moderate boundary percentage. Although Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni hit sixes, it was four which dominated the team's tally this season.

Delhi Capitals (DC)

Fours: 229, Sixes: 135

Boundary %: 19.70%

DC relied heavily on boundaries, with a high percentage of runs from them. Jake Fraser-McGurk found the fence with ease while the likes of Rishabh Pant and others also cleared the boundaries.

Gujarat Titans (GT)

Fours: 183, Sixes: 67

Boundary %: 14.44%

GT hit the fewest sixes, indicating a possible focus on consistent batting.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Fours: 238, Sixes: 141

Boundary %: 19.10%

KKR's aggressive strategy is clear with high counts of both fours and sixes. Sunil Narine and Phil Salt did the most of the damages, while Venkatesh Iyer took apart the opponent bowling in the playoffs.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

Fours: 206, Sixes: 102

Boundary %: 14.22%

LSG's lower boundary percentage suggests a balanced approach but their batting faltered in the latter stages which cost them a playoff spot.

Mumbai Indians (MI)

Fours: 215 Sixes: 133

Boundary %: 17.27%

MI had a high number of boundaries, though their percentage was moderate.

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

Fours: 200, Sixes: 105

Boundary %: 16.24%

PBKS cleared the century mark in sixes courtesy of Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma, who were the finds for them amid another disappointing season.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)

Fours: 229, Sixes: 165

Boundary %: 20.07%

RCB hit the most sixes among all the teams. Virat Kohli led the account for them while the likes of Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar also had significant contributions.

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

Fours: 236, Sixes: 112

Boundary %: 18.11%

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

Fours: 217, Sixes: 177

Boundary %: 21.28%

SRH had the highest boundary percentage, showing their aggressive style. They also hit the most number of sixes in the tournament.

IPL 2024 Boundaries Comparison

Highest Boundary Percentage: Sunrisers Hyderabad (21.28%)

Lowest Boundary Percentage: Gujarat Titans (14.44%)

Most Fours: Kolkata Knight Riders (238)

Most Sixes: Sunrisers Hyderabad (177)

Sunrisers Hyderabad led with the highest boundary percentage, while Gujarat Titans had the lowest. Royal Challengers Bangalore hit the most sixes per match, and Kolkata Knight Riders had the most fours.