<strong>Top 10 Batsmen with most fours In ODIs:</strong> Cricket has been blessed with abundance of players who have changed the course of history with their playing style and techniques. ODIs have been the idle format for players to showcase their talent on the world stage. A not so fast game like the T20 and not so slow as the Test format, ODIs packs just the right amount of thrill and patience which makes it a must watch for the fans. Sixes and Fours are an integral part of ODIs,

<strong>Let&#8217;s have a look at the Top 10 Batsmen with most fours In ODIs:</strong>

<strong>10. Chris Gayle- 1038 Fours:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Chris-Gayle.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-9403" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Chris-Gayle.jpg" alt="Chris Gayle" width="327" height="470" sizes="(max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9403" class="wp-caption-text">Chris Gayle. (Photo Source: Gallo Images)</figcaption>

Gayle has been a brutal force in the all formats of the game, stomping his authority over the opposition bowlers. On his day this batting power house can win you matches single handily. Tall and imposing at the crease, he loves to carve through the covers off either foot, and has the ability to decimate the figures of even the most experienced opening bowlers. With 1038 fours Gayle is currently placed tenth in the list.

Also Read &#8211;<strong> <a href="http://www.crictracker.com/top-10-batsmen-with-most-sixes-in-odi-cricket/" target="_blank">Top 10 Batsmen with most sixes in ODI cricket</a></strong>

<strong>9. Tillakaratne Dilshan- 1090 Fours:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/11/Tillakaratne-Dilshan.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-7222" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Tillakaratne-Dilshan.jpg" alt="Tillakaratne Dilshan" width="650" height="462" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-7222" class="wp-caption-text">Tillakaratne Dilshan. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption>

This Sri Lankan player is known mostly for his aggressive style of batting, blessed with strong wrists and natural timing Dilshan makes the most out of every delivery. He seldom uses the defensive stroke play and mostly favours the cover and the point region where most of his boundaries comes from. With 1090 fours in ODIs Dilshan is currently placed in the ninth place on the list.

<strong>8. Mahela Jayawardene- 1119 Fours:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/11/Mahela-Jayawardene-e1424866039162.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-6874" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mahela-Jayawardene-e1424866039162.jpg" alt="Mahela Jayawardene" width="384" height="522" sizes="(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6874" class="wp-caption-text">Mahela Jayawardene. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption>

Mahela Jayawardene is considered to be the most technically gifted batsman, his elegance and classy approach towards batting has always fascinated his fans. Mahela is blessed with excellent hand-eye co-ordination and the ability to find gaps in the field. He focuses his shots on placements and timings, hits it with utmost grace, with 1119 fours in ODIs Mahela is placed eight in the list.

<strong>7. Sourav Ganguly- 1122 Fours:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Sourav-Ganguly1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-9457" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sourav-Ganguly1.jpg" alt="Sourav Ganguly" width="650" height="455" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9457" class="wp-caption-text">Sourav Ganguly. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

Arguably one of the greatest one-day batsmen of all time Sourav Ganguly is placed seventh on the list. His dominance over the off-side is a well known fact to all cricket followers. Ganguly&#8217;s ability to pierce the gaps and score big runs made him a successful one-day player. Dada was not only a prime batsman but also he is among the most successful captain to have lead the Indian team.

<strong>6. Virender Sehwag- 1132 Fours:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Virender-Sehwag.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-16673" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Virender-Sehwag.jpg" alt="Virender Sehwag" width="650" height="413" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-16673" class="wp-caption-text">Virender Sehwag. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

Sehwag is a hard hitting batsman and a nightmare for the bowlers, he is yet another player for whom the format of the game doesn&#8217;t matter as he always plays his style of cricket which is &#8216;see the ball- hit the ball&#8217;. With his unorthodox style of stroke making Sehwag is known to start the innings with a four on many number of occasions, with a staggering 1132 fours Sehwag is placed sixth in the list.

<strong>5. Adam Gilchrist- 1162 Fours:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Adam-Gilchrist.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-7471" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Adam-Gilchrist.jpg" alt="Adam Gilchrist" width="418" height="605" sizes="(max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-7471" class="wp-caption-text">Adam Gilchrist. (Photo Souce: Getty Images )</figcaption>

Considered as the most exhilarating batsman of modern age, Gilchrist was simply known for smashing the bowlers all around the park. Test matches or ODIs his style of playing hardly seemed to change, the only aim he had while playing was to &#8216;hit the ball hard&#8217; and it did work for him. Gilchrist had pulled some stunners with his bat for Australia and is undoubtedly among one of the best wicket-keeping batsmen, world cricket has seen.

<strong>4. Ricky Pointing- 1231 Fours:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Ricky-Ponting.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-7472" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ricky-Ponting.jpg" alt="Ricky Ponting" width="394" height="503" sizes="(max-width: 394px) 100vw, 394px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-7472" class="wp-caption-text">Ricky Ponting. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

Ricky Pointing undoubtedly is one of the most successful Test captain of all time at the same time a prolific batsman and Australia&#8217;s most successful run-maker after Sir Bradman. The two time World Cup winning captain has always been among the runs. Pointing had every shot in his arsenal which made him a great batsman of his time. His attacking approach towards the game brought him lots of appreciation and success.

<strong>3. Kumar Sangakkara- 1385 Fours:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/Kumar-Sangakkara-vs-Scotland-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-13782" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kumar-Sangakkara-vs-Scotland-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" alt="Kumar Sangakkara" width="650" height="433" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13782" class="wp-caption-text">Kumar Sangakkara. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

Sangakkara is known to be the one of the most elegant left-handed batsman to have played the game. His ever quenching appetite for runs seemed to grow along with his career, this wicket-keeping batsman favours the cuts and pull shots as it comes naturally for him. Kumar Sangakkara is currently the second highest run scorer in ODIs, he is ranked third in the list with 1385 fours under his name.

<strong>2. Sanath Jayasuriya- 1500 Fours:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Sanath-Jayasuriya.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-7466" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sanath-Jayasuriya.jpg" alt="Sanath Jayasuriya" width="650" height="532" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-7466" class="wp-caption-text">Sanath Jayasuriya. (Photo Source : AFP)</figcaption>

Sanath Jayasuriya is among the most aggressive batsmen of all time, though this Sri Lankan all-rounder started his career as a bowler who could bat a bit, Jayasuriya smashed his way through the top. His hard hitting ability made him a devastating opener, some of his favourite shots were over the cover region and the point boundary. With 1500 fours Sanath Jayasuriya ranks second on the list of players with most Fours in ODIs.

<strong>1. Sachin Tendulkar- 2016 Fours:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Sachin-Tendulkar-1996.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-7982" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sachin-Tendulkar-1996.jpg" alt="Most Fours In ODIs" width="650" height="512" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-7982" class="wp-caption-text">Sachin Tendulkar. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

When we talk about cricket Sachin Tendulkar is a name we can&#8217;t forget, he is the most complete batsman in world cricket. Currently the highest run scorer in both the Test and ODI format, along with most Tons in International cricket Sachin has achieved it all with the bat. Records seems to bow down in front of the god of cricket, he is the most worshiped cricketer in the world as of now. Humble by nature Sachin always focused on his skills and principles which led him to success. Sachin tops the list of players with most Fours in ODI cricket.

Also Read &#8211; <strong><a href="http://www.crictracker.com/top-10-teams-with-most-fours-in-odi-cricket/" target="_blank">Top 10 Teams with Most Fours in ODI Cricket</a></strong>

<em><strong>(All Stats Updated Till 14th December, 2015)<br></strong></em>

<p><strong>Top 10 Batsmen with most fours In ODIs:</strong> Cricket has been blessed with abundance of players who have changed the course of history with their playing style and techniques. ODIs have been the idle format for players to showcase their talent on the world stage. A not so fast game like the T20 and not so slow as the Test format, ODIs packs just the right amount of thrill and patience which makes it a must watch for the fans. Sixes and Fours are an integral part of ODIs,</p>
<h3><strong>Let’s have a look at the&nbsp;Top 10 Batsmen with most fours In ODIs:</strong></h3>
<h4><strong>10. Chris Gayle- 1038 Fours:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_9403" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9403" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Chris-Gayle.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-9403" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Chris-Gayle.jpg" alt="Chris Gayle" width="327" height="470" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9403" class="wp-caption-text">Chris Gayle. (Photo Source: Gallo Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Gayle has been a brutal force in the all formats of the game, stomping his authority over the opposition bowlers. On his day this batting power house can win you matches single handily. Tall and imposing at the crease, he loves to carve through the covers off either foot, and has the ability to decimate the figures of even the most experienced opening bowlers. With 1038 fours Gayle is currently placed tenth in the list.</p>
<h5>Also Read –<strong> <a href="http://www.crictracker.com/top-10-batsmen-with-most-sixes-in-odi-cricket/" target="_blank">Top 10 Batsmen with most sixes in ODI cricket</a></strong></h5>
<p></p>
<h4><strong>9. Tillakaratne Dilshan- 1090 Fours:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_7222" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7222" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/11/Tillakaratne-Dilshan.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-7222" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Tillakaratne-Dilshan.jpg" alt="Tillakaratne Dilshan" width="650" height="462" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-7222" class="wp-caption-text">Tillakaratne Dilshan. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>This Sri Lankan player is known mostly for his aggressive style of batting, blessed with strong wrists and natural timing Dilshan makes the most out of every delivery. He seldom uses the defensive stroke play and mostly favours the cover and the point region where most of his boundaries comes from. With 1090 fours in ODIs Dilshan is currently placed in the ninth place on the list.</p>
<h4><strong>8. Mahela Jayawardene- 1119 Fours:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_6874" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6874" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/11/Mahela-Jayawardene-e1424866039162.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-6874" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mahela-Jayawardene-e1424866039162.jpg" alt="Mahela Jayawardene" width="384" height="522" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6874" class="wp-caption-text">Mahela Jayawardene. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Mahela Jayawardene is considered to be the most technically gifted batsman, his elegance and classy approach towards batting has always fascinated his fans. Mahela is blessed with excellent hand-eye co-ordination and the ability to find gaps in the field. He focuses his shots on placements and timings, hits it with&nbsp;utmost grace, with 1119 fours in ODIs Mahela is placed eight in the list.</p>
<h4><strong>7. Sourav Ganguly- 1122 Fours:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_9457" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9457" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Sourav-Ganguly1.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-9457" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sourav-Ganguly1.jpg" alt="Sourav Ganguly" width="650" height="455" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9457" class="wp-caption-text">Sourav Ganguly. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Arguably one of the greatest one-day batsmen of all time Sourav Ganguly is placed seventh on the list. His dominance over the off-side is a well known fact to all cricket followers. Ganguly’s ability to pierce the gaps and score big runs made him a successful one-day player. Dada was not only a prime batsman but also he is&nbsp;among the most successful captain to have lead the Indian team.</p>
<h4><strong>6. Virender Sehwag-&nbsp;1132 Fours:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_16673" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-16673" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Virender-Sehwag.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-16673" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Virender-Sehwag.jpg" alt="Virender Sehwag" width="650" height="413" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-16673" class="wp-caption-text">Virender Sehwag. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Sehwag is a hard hitting batsman and a nightmare for the bowlers, he is yet another player for whom the format of the game doesn’t matter as he always plays his style of cricket which is ‘see the ball- hit the ball’. With his unorthodox style of stroke making Sehwag is known to start the innings with a four on many number of occasions, with a staggering 1132 fours Sehwag is placed sixth in the list.</p>
<h4><strong>5. Adam Gilchrist- 1162 Fours:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_7471" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7471" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Adam-Gilchrist.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-7471" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Adam-Gilchrist.jpg" alt="Adam Gilchrist" width="418" height="605" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-7471" class="wp-caption-text">Adam Gilchrist. (Photo Souce: Getty Images )</figcaption></figure>
<p>Considered as the most exhilarating batsman of modern age, Gilchrist was simply known for smashing the bowlers all around the park. Test matches or ODIs his style of playing hardly seemed to change, the only aim he had while playing was to ‘hit the ball hard’ and it did work for him. Gilchrist had pulled some stunners with his bat for Australia and is undoubtedly among one of the best wicket-keeping batsmen, world cricket has seen.</p>
<h4><strong>4. Ricky Pointing- 1231 Fours:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_7472" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7472" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Ricky-Ponting.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-7472" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ricky-Ponting.jpg" alt="Ricky Ponting" width="394" height="503" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-7472" class="wp-caption-text">Ricky Ponting. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Ricky Pointing undoubtedly is one of the most successful Test captain of all time at the same time a prolific batsman and Australia’s most successful run-maker after Sir Bradman. The two time World Cup winning captain has always been among the runs. Pointing had every shot in his arsenal which made him a great batsman of his time. His attacking approach towards the game brought him lots of appreciation and success.</p>
<h4><strong>3. Kumar Sangakkara- 1385 Fours:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_13782" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13782" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/Kumar-Sangakkara-vs-Scotland-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-13782" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kumar-Sangakkara-vs-Scotland-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" alt="Kumar Sangakkara" width="650" height="433" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13782" class="wp-caption-text">Kumar Sangakkara. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Sangakkara is known to be the one of the most elegant left-handed batsman to have played the game. His ever quenching appetite for runs seemed to grow along with his career, this wicket-keeping batsman favours the cuts and pull shots as it comes naturally for him. Kumar Sangakkara is currently the second highest run scorer in ODIs, he is ranked third in the list with 1385 fours under his name.</p>
<h4><strong>2. Sanath Jayasuriya- 1500 Fours:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_7466" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7466" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Sanath-Jayasuriya.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-7466" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sanath-Jayasuriya.jpg" alt="Sanath Jayasuriya" width="650" height="532" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-7466" class="wp-caption-text">Sanath Jayasuriya. (Photo Source : AFP)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Sanath Jayasuriya is among the most aggressive batsmen of all time, though this Sri Lankan all-rounder started his career as a bowler who could bat a bit, Jayasuriya smashed his way through the top. His hard hitting ability made him a devastating opener, some of his favourite shots were over the cover region and the point boundary. With 1500 fours Sanath Jayasuriya ranks second on the list of players with most Fours in ODIs.</p>
<h4><strong>1. Sachin Tendulkar- 2016 Fours:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_7982" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7982" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Sachin-Tendulkar-1996.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-7982" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sachin-Tendulkar-1996.jpg" alt="Most Fours In ODIs" width="650" height="512" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-7982" class="wp-caption-text">Sachin Tendulkar. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>When we talk about cricket Sachin Tendulkar is a name we can’t forget, he is the most complete batsman in world cricket. Currently the highest run scorer in both the Test and ODI format, along with most Tons in International cricket Sachin has achieved it all with the bat. Records seems to bow down in front of the god of cricket, he is the most worshiped cricketer in the world as of now. Humble by&nbsp;nature Sachin always focused on his skills and principles which led him to success. Sachin tops the list of players with most Fours in ODI cricket.</p>
<h5>Also Read – <strong><a href="http://www.crictracker.com/top-10-teams-with-most-fours-in-odi-cricket/" target="_blank">Top 10 Teams with Most Fours in ODI Cricket</a></strong></h5>
<p><em><strong>(All Stats Updated Till 14th December, 2015)<br>
</strong></em></p>

<p><strong>Top 10 Batsmen with most fours In ODIs:</strong> Cricket has been blessed with abundance of players who have changed the course of history with their playing style and techniques. ODIs have been the idle format for players to showcase their talent on the world stage. A not so fast game like the T20 and not so slow as the Test format, ODIs packs just the right amount of thrill and patience which makes it a must watch for the fans. Sixes and Fours are an integral part of ODIs,</p>
<h3><strong>Let&#8217;s have a look at the Top 10 Batsmen with most fours In ODIs:</strong></h3>
<h4><strong>10. Chris Gayle- 1038 Fours:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_9403" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9403" style="width: 327px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Chris-Gayle.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-9403" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Chris-Gayle.jpg" alt="Chris Gayle" width="327" height="470" sizes="(max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9403" class="wp-caption-text">Chris Gayle. (Photo Source: Gallo Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Gayle has been a brutal force in the all formats of the game, stomping his authority over the opposition bowlers. On his day this batting power house can win you matches single handily. Tall and imposing at the crease, he loves to carve through the covers off either foot, and has the ability to decimate the figures of even the most experienced opening bowlers. With 1038 fours Gayle is currently placed tenth in the list.</p>
<h5>Also Read &#8211;<strong> <a href="http://www.crictracker.com/top-10-batsmen-with-most-sixes-in-odi-cricket/" target="_blank">Top 10 Batsmen with most sixes in ODI cricket</a></strong></h5>
<p></p>
<h4><strong>9. Tillakaratne Dilshan- 1090 Fours:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_7222" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7222" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/11/Tillakaratne-Dilshan.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-7222" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Tillakaratne-Dilshan.jpg" alt="Tillakaratne Dilshan" width="650" height="462" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-7222" class="wp-caption-text">Tillakaratne Dilshan. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>This Sri Lankan player is known mostly for his aggressive style of batting, blessed with strong wrists and natural timing Dilshan makes the most out of every delivery. He seldom uses the defensive stroke play and mostly favours the cover and the point region where most of his boundaries comes from. With 1090 fours in ODIs Dilshan is currently placed in the ninth place on the list.</p>
<h4><strong>8. Mahela Jayawardene- 1119 Fours:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_6874" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6874" style="width: 384px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/11/Mahela-Jayawardene-e1424866039162.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-6874" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mahela-Jayawardene-e1424866039162.jpg" alt="Mahela Jayawardene" width="384" height="522" sizes="(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6874" class="wp-caption-text">Mahela Jayawardene. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Mahela Jayawardene is considered to be the most technically gifted batsman, his elegance and classy approach towards batting has always fascinated his fans. Mahela is blessed with excellent hand-eye co-ordination and the ability to find gaps in the field. He focuses his shots on placements and timings, hits it with utmost grace, with 1119 fours in ODIs Mahela is placed eight in the list.</p>
<h4><strong>7. Sourav Ganguly- 1122 Fours:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_9457" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9457" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Sourav-Ganguly1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-9457" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sourav-Ganguly1.jpg" alt="Sourav Ganguly" width="650" height="455" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9457" class="wp-caption-text">Sourav Ganguly. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Arguably one of the greatest one-day batsmen of all time Sourav Ganguly is placed seventh on the list. His dominance over the off-side is a well known fact to all cricket followers. Ganguly&#8217;s ability to pierce the gaps and score big runs made him a successful one-day player. Dada was not only a prime batsman but also he is among the most successful captain to have lead the Indian team.</p>
<h4><strong>6. Virender Sehwag- 1132 Fours:</strong></h4>
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<p>Sehwag is a hard hitting batsman and a nightmare for the bowlers, he is yet another player for whom the format of the game doesn&#8217;t matter as he always plays his style of cricket which is &#8216;see the ball- hit the ball&#8217;. With his unorthodox style of stroke making Sehwag is known to start the innings with a four on many number of occasions, with a staggering 1132 fours Sehwag is placed sixth in the list.</p>
<h4><strong>5. Adam Gilchrist- 1162 Fours:</strong></h4>
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<p>Considered as the most exhilarating batsman of modern age, Gilchrist was simply known for smashing the bowlers all around the park. Test matches or ODIs his style of playing hardly seemed to change, the only aim he had while playing was to &#8216;hit the ball hard&#8217; and it did work for him. Gilchrist had pulled some stunners with his bat for Australia and is undoubtedly among one of the best wicket-keeping batsmen, world cricket has seen.</p>
<h4><strong>4. Ricky Pointing- 1231 Fours:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_7472" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7472" style="width: 394px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Ricky-Ponting.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-7472" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ricky-Ponting.jpg" alt="Ricky Ponting" width="394" height="503" sizes="(max-width: 394px) 100vw, 394px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-7472" class="wp-caption-text">Ricky Ponting. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Ricky Pointing undoubtedly is one of the most successful Test captain of all time at the same time a prolific batsman and Australia&#8217;s most successful run-maker after Sir Bradman. The two time World Cup winning captain has always been among the runs. Pointing had every shot in his arsenal which made him a great batsman of his time. His attacking approach towards the game brought him lots of appreciation and success.</p>
<h4><strong>3. Kumar Sangakkara- 1385 Fours:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_13782" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13782" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/Kumar-Sangakkara-vs-Scotland-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-13782" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kumar-Sangakkara-vs-Scotland-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" alt="Kumar Sangakkara" width="650" height="433" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13782" class="wp-caption-text">Kumar Sangakkara. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Sangakkara is known to be the one of the most elegant left-handed batsman to have played the game. His ever quenching appetite for runs seemed to grow along with his career, this wicket-keeping batsman favours the cuts and pull shots as it comes naturally for him. Kumar Sangakkara is currently the second highest run scorer in ODIs, he is ranked third in the list with 1385 fours under his name.</p>
<h4><strong>2. Sanath Jayasuriya- 1500 Fours:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_7466" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7466" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Sanath-Jayasuriya.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-7466" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sanath-Jayasuriya.jpg" alt="Sanath Jayasuriya" width="650" height="532" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-7466" class="wp-caption-text">Sanath Jayasuriya. (Photo Source : AFP)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Sanath Jayasuriya is among the most aggressive batsmen of all time, though this Sri Lankan all-rounder started his career as a bowler who could bat a bit, Jayasuriya smashed his way through the top. His hard hitting ability made him a devastating opener, some of his favourite shots were over the cover region and the point boundary. With 1500 fours Sanath Jayasuriya ranks second on the list of players with most Fours in ODIs.</p>
<h4><strong>1. Sachin Tendulkar- 2016 Fours:</strong></h4>
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<p>When we talk about cricket Sachin Tendulkar is a name we can&#8217;t forget, he is the most complete batsman in world cricket. Currently the highest run scorer in both the Test and ODI format, along with most Tons in International cricket Sachin has achieved it all with the bat. Records seems to bow down in front of the god of cricket, he is the most worshiped cricketer in the world as of now. Humble by nature Sachin always focused on his skills and principles which led him to success. Sachin tops the list of players with most Fours in ODI cricket.</p>
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<p><em><strong>(All Stats Updated Till 14th December, 2015)<br>
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