The T20 format, which is known for its fast-paced gameplay, has seen some exceptional batting brilliance as well as bowling effort. While the batters have majorly dominated the format, timing and placement often prove key, like the brute force. Although sixes steal the spotlight, consistently finding boundaries is also essential. Over these years, a select group of players have mastered the art to clear the boundary rope, amassing an impressive number of fours.
These players have combined technique with apt shot selection and adaptability to dominate the various bowling attacks across different conditions. This article takes a closer look at the players who have struck most fours in T20 World Cup history.
Top 3 players with most fours in T20 World Cup
Virat Kohli (111 fours from 2012 till 2024)
Speaking of the top three players with the most fours in the T20 spectacle, batting stalwart Virat Kohli occupies the joint-second place. The Indian batter has hit 111 fours across the T20 World Cup editions from 2012 to 2024. While Kohli sits at the top of the list of highest run-getters in the T20 World Cup, he is tied in second place with Mahela Jayawardene.
Mahela Jayawardene (111 fours from 2007 till 2014)
Joining Virat Kohli is former Sri Lanka cricketer and one of the legends of the sport, Mahela Jayawardene. Having featured in the T20 World Cup from 2007 to 2014, Jayawardene hit 111 fours from 31 matches, amassing 1016 runs.
Rohit Sharma (115 fours from 2007 till 2024)
Former India skipper and one of the batting giants in white-ball cricket, Rohit Sharma, sits at the top of the list of players with most fours in T20 World Cup history. Having played the tournament from 2007 to 2024, Rohit Sharma amassed 1220 runs across 44 innings and smashed 115 fours during this course.
List of players with most fours in T20 World Cup history
| Player | Span | Innings | Runs | HS | Avg | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (India) | 2007-2024 | 44 | 1220 | 92 | 34.85 | 115 |
| Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) | 2007-2014 | 31 | 1016 | 100 | 39.07 | 111 |
| Virat Kohli (India) | 2012-2024 | 33 | 1292 | 89* | 58.72 | 111 |
| David Warner (Australia) | 2009-2024 | 41 | 984 | 89* | 25.89 | 103 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka) | 2007-2016 | 34 | 897 | 96* | 30.93 | 101 |
| Jos Buttler (England) | 2012-2024 | 34 | 1013 | 101* | 42.20 | 91 |
| Chris Gayle (West Indies) | 2007-2021 | 31 | 965 | 117 | 34.46 | 78 |
| Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) | 2007-2024 | 43 | 853 | 84 | 23.04 | 74 |
| Quinton de Kock (South Africa) | 2014-2024 | 27 | 653 | 74 | 25.11 | 72 |
| Kane Williamson (New Zealand) | 2012-2024 | 27 | 727 | 85 | 31.60 | 71 |
