Test cricket is considered the best format in cricket. There have been many champions batsmen in test cricket. Bringing you the most Fours in test cricket by a batsman
The modern era in cricket is the era of T20s, short action-packed cricket with fours and sixes, and is the fans’ favorite format in the present times. Franchise leagues like the Indian Premier League, Big Bash League, Caribbean Premier League, etc are very popular.
Despite the craze of T20 cricket Test cricket holds its own importance even in the modern era. The challenges posed in test cricket are completely different from any other format of the game. Five days, challenging conditions tests the patience of the players both physically and mentally as well.
Most Fours In Test By A Player
5. Kumar Sangakkara (1491 Fours)
Sri Lankan wicket-keeper batsman Kumar Sangakkara has hit 1491 fours in his international test career of 134 matches. The southpaw is one of the best ever wicket-keeper batsman to have played the game and has scored 12400 runs in test cricket. This is the most runs by any wicket-keeper batsman in test cricket.
4. Ricky Ponting (1509 Fours)
Australian captain and one of the best batsmen in the game, Ricky Ponting has 1509 fours to his name in the longest format. This is the fourth-highest number of fours by any player in test cricket. Ponting has scored 13378 runs in 168 matches in test cricket.
3. Brian Lara (1559 Fours)
Caribbean superstar Biran Charles Lara has struck 1559 fours in test matches. The left-handed batsman was a top performer in test cricket. Given the title of the “Prince of Cricket” by his fans Lara is considered the best batsman of all-time time by many cricket fans. He has 11953 runs in his Test career of 131 matches.
2. Rahul Dravid (1654 Fours)
“The Wall” Rahul Dravid has hit the second most number of fours in red ball cricket. Dravid has 1654 fours in test matches. He was technically the best batsman in world cricket. Dravid has played many memorable knocks in test cricket. He has 13288 runs to his name in test cricket.
1. Sachin Tendulkar (2058+ Fours)
Indian legend and arguably the best batsman ever to have played the game, Sachin Tendulkar has the highest number of fours by any player in test match cricket. Sachin has more than 2058 fours in test matches. He also has the highest runs in test cricket i.e. 15921 runs in 200 matches.
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