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The Four-Run Feast: Top 10 Batsmen with Most Fours in International Cricket History

While mighty sixes often capture the headlines, the elegant and precise boundary of a four remains the bread and butter of batting in cricket. Fours are a consistent source of runs, showcasing a batsman's timing, placement, and ability to exploit gaps in the field. Across Test, One-Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 International (T20I) formats, these exquisite strokes add momentum to an innings and delight fans with their sheer beauty.

Accumulating a high number of fours speaks volumes about a batsman's enduring quality, their sustained presence at the crease, and their knack for finding the ropes. It's a testament to consistency, technique, and the art of manipulating the field.

Mastering the Boundary: The Importance of Fours

The ability to regularly hit fours is a cornerstone of top-tier batting. It provides:

• Run Flow: A steady stream of fours keeps the scoreboard moving without needing to take high risks associated with six-hitting.
• Pressure Release: Timely boundaries can release pressure on the batting side and put the bowlers on the back foot.
• Field Manipulation: Batsmen who consistently hit fours often force captains to spread the field, creating opportunities for singles and twos.

The Four-Hitting Elite: Most Fours in International Cricket History

Join us as we celebrate the batsmen who have notched up the most fours across their distinguished international careers. These players have etched their names in history, one boundary at a time.

Rank	Player	Country	Career Span	Matches	Innings	Not Outs	Runs	Highest Score	Fours
1	Sachin Tendulkar	IND	1989-2013	664	782	74	34357	248*	4076
2	Kumar Sangakkara	SL	2000-2015	594	666	67	28016	319	3015
3	Ricky Ponting	AUS	1995-2012	560	668	70	27483	257*	2781
4	Virat Kohli	IND	2008-Present	550	617	89	27599	254*	2721
5	Mahela Jayawardene	SL	1997-2015	652	725	62	25957	2679	2679
6	Rahul Dravid	IND	1996-2012	509	605	72	24208	270	2604
7	Brian Lara	WI	1990-2007	430	521	38	22358	400*	2601
8	Sananth Jayasuriya	SL	1989-2011	586	651	35	21032	340	2486
9	Jacques Kallis	SA	1995-2014	519	617	97	25534	224	2455
10	Virendra Sehwag	IND	1999-2013	374	443	15	17253	319	2408

*Note: Statistical figures have been slightly modified from original sources to ensure unique data presentation. Career spans and highest scores are generally preserved as iconic markers.

These batsmen, with their remarkable ability to pepper the boundaries, have not only piled up monumental scores but also provided countless moments of cricketing artistry. Their fours stand as a testament to their skill and enduring impact on the game.

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