Players With Most Fours in International Cricket (Ranked 25 to 1)
Alastair Cook
The 25th spot on this list of players with the most boundaries in international cricket is occupied by former England captain Alastair Cook, having hit 1,815 of them throughout his career. Having retired back in 2018, Cook is now working for BBC's Test Match Special.
Herschelle Gibbs
Ex-South African opener Herschelle Herman Gibbs occupies the 24th spot on this list of players with most fours in international cricket history, with Gibbs having scored 1,862 of those throughout his 14-year-long career. He in fact, was the first player to hit six consecutive sixes in an over in ODIs, in 2007.
Adam Gilchrist
Widely recognized as one of the greatest wicket-keeper batters of all time, Australian icon Adam Gilchrist was a part of the side that won three ICC World Cups in a row, in 1999, 2003 and 2007. Gilchrist hit 1,866 fours throughout his career, that spanned from 1996 to 2008.
Rohit Sharma
Indian ODI captain Rohit Sharma is the world-record holder for hitting the most number of sixes in international cricket history. The 38-year-old, who only retired from Tests and T20Is over the past year, has hit 1,901 fours so far, in his gliterring career.
Kane Williamson
Ex-New Zealand skipper and current player Kane Williamson is the country's all-time highest run-getter in the longest format of the game, and is a member of the 'Fab Four' of the decade. Williamson has hit 1,940 boundaries throughout his career so far, while scoring over 19,000 runs.
AB de Villiers
One of the greatest batters of all time, known for his unique shot selection and technique, South African legend AB de Villiers hit 2,004 fours throughout his 15-year-long international cricketing journey. A white-ball icon, De Villiers has over 10,000 runs in ODIs and T20Is, combined.
Tilakratne Dilshan
A rare player, who was known for his ability to bast, bowl, field as well as keep wickets, former Sri Lankan legend Tilakratne Dilshan still remains a familiar face for cricket fans, about the 2011 Cricket World Cup. Dilshan scored 2,011 boundaries throughout his playing career, that spanned over 15 years.
Sourav Ganguly
Popularly referred to as 'Dada' and the 'Maharaja' of Indian cricket, former skipper Sourav Ganguly remains one of the best leaders in international cricket history. Having led India to the 2002 Champions Trophy title, Ganguly was an elegant left-handed batter, who hit 2,022 fours throughout his career.
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
Easily considered as one of the greatest batters of his era, West Indies legend Shivnarine Chanderpaul is the all-time tenth highest run-getter in international cricket history, and the ninth highest in Test cricket history. Known for his unique batting stance, he hit 2,041 fours in 454 matches throughout his career.
Inzamam-ul-Haq
Pakistan's all-time leading run-getter and one of the finest middle-order batters of all time, Inzaman-ul-Haq was a part of the Pakistani squad that lifted its only ICC Cricket World Cup title in 1992. Also having served as captain of the side from 2003 to 2007, Haq hit a total of 2,076 boundaries.
Graeme Smith
One of the greatest captains of all time in international cricketing history, South African legend Graeme Smith was also a terrific left-handed opening batter, who scored over 17,000 runs across all formats of the game. Smith is level with Inzamam-ul-Haq, having hit 2,076 boundaries as well.
David Warner
A run-scoring and boundary-hitting machine, Australian icon David Warner was the first cricketer to be selected to the Kangaroos national side in 132 years without any domestic first-class experience. Warner went on to become one of the greatest Aussie openers of all time, hitting 2,106 boundaries throughout his career.
Joe Root
Having most recently etched his name in record books by becoming the all-time second highest run-getter in Test cricket history, Englishman Joe Root is still going strong, at 34 years of age. Root is regarded as one of the best batters that the country has ever produced, and has hit 2,135 boundaries so far.
Hashim Amla
A South African opening maestro, Hashim Amla played for the Proteas across all formats of the game, from 2004 to 2019. He is one of the very few players to have retired just before making it to the 10,000-run mark in red-ball cricket, and hit 2,138 fours throughout his career.
Chris Gayle
'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle is the finest T20I batter in history, and also remains the all-time highest run-getter in the shortest format of the game. A part of West Indies' two T20 World Cup-winning sides in 2012 and 2016, Gayle hit an astonishing 2,332 boundaries throughout his career.
Virender Sehwag
The first Indian player to be named Wisden Leading Cricketer of the World for a string of impressive performances in 2008, Virender Sehwag remains one of the most destructive batters of all time. A right-handed opener, Sehwag hit 2,408 boundaries throughout his career, during which he also won an ICC ODI World Cup, in 2011.
Jacques Kallis
Widely regarded as the greatest all-rounder of all time, South African legend Jacques Kallis has over 25,000 runs and 500 wickets in international cricket, being the only player to achieve this feat. Kallis hit a record 2,455 boundaries throughout his career, which is the highest ever by a South African.
Sanath Jayasuriya
A hard-hitting opening batter, who could also bowl left-arm orthodox spin, Sanath Jayasuriya was a key member of Sri Lanka's 1996 ICC Cricket World Cup-winning squad. Currently the head coach of the Sri Lankan men's national team, Jayasuriya hit 2,486 boundaries throughout his career.
Brian Lara
Renowned as one of the greatest West Indies batter of all time, Brian Lara was the captain of the Caribbean side that won the 2004 ICC Champions Trophy. Brian Lara topped the ICC Test batting rankings on several occasions, especially after he hit the highest individual Test score, and smashed an impressive 2,601 fours throughout his career.
Rahul Dravid
Ex-Indian captain and wicket-keeper batter Rahul Dravid scored over 24,000 runs in international cricket, making him another of the greatest batters of all-time. Often referred to as 'Mr. Dependable' and 'The Wall', Dravid hit 2,604 boundaries throughout his career, despite being defensive in his approach.
Mahela Jayawardene
Four out of the top five spots are occupied by Asian players, from India and Sri Lanka, with the fifth place going to Sri Lankan icon Mahela Jayawardene. The former Sri Lankan skipper, who is regarded as one of greatest batters of his era, hit 2,679 boundaries throughout his career.
Virat Kohli
The third-highest run-getter in international cricket history, and the player with the most hundred in ODIs, Indian cricketing star Virat Kohli occupied sthe fourth spot on this elite list of batters. A member of India's 2011 WC-winning side, Kohli has hit 2,721 boundaries in his career.
Ricky Ponting
Ex-Australian skipper and legend Ricky Ponting occupies the no. 3 spot on this elite list, and also holds the record for winning the most ICC tournament as captain, including the 2003 and 2007 Cricket World Cups. Pointing hit 2,781 fours in the 560 matches that he played throughout his career.
Kumar Sangakkara
The captain of the Sri Lankan national side that made it to the final of the 2011 ICC ODI World Cup, before losing out to India, Kumar Sangakkara is a legend of the game, having etched his name in history books by becoming the all-time second highest run-getter. Sangakkara hit 3,015 fours throughout his career.
Sachin Tendulkar
Often dubbed as the 'God of Cricket', Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar is widely regarded as the finest batter of all time. A multiple-record holder, being the all-time top run-scorer in international cricket history, Tendulkar also holds the record for the most fours, having hit more than 4,076 of those throughout his career.
