Most Fours in Test Cricket in 1981
Record holder : Graham Gooch of England holds the record (98 fours) for most fours in test cricket in 1981.
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Graham Gooch - 98 fours
The record is held by Graham Gooch of England. He hit 98 fours while scoring 791 runs in 24 innings of 12 matches at an average of 34.39 and strike rate of 50.6.
2. Allan Border - 96 fours
At position no. 2 is Allan Border of Australia. He hit 96 fours while scoring 915 runs in 24 innings of 13 matches at an average of 43.57 and strike rate of 39.85.
3. David Gower - 96 fours
Next in the list is David Gower of England. He hit 96 fours while scoring 767 runs in 23 innings of 12 matches at an average of 36.52 and strike rate of 39.47.
4. Kim Hughes - 95 fours
At position no. 4 is Kim Hughes of Australia. He hit 95 fours while scoring 931 runs in 24 innings of 13 matches at an average of 40.47 and strike rate of 46.31.
5. Ian Botham - 76 fours
At no. 5 position is Ian Botham of England. He hit 76 fours while scoring 629 runs in 23 innings of 13 matches at an average of 28.59 and strike rate of 74.79.
6. Sandeep Patil - 76 fours
Then comes our Sandeep Patil of India. He hit 76 fours while scoring 575 runs in 15 innings of 9 matches at an average of 41.07 and strike rate of 69.27.
7. Geoff Boycott - 73 fours
At position no. 7 is Geoff Boycott of England. He hit 73 fours while scoring 975 runs in 26 innings of 13 matches at an average of 40.62 and strike rate of 35.93.
8. Clive Lloyd - 66 fours
At position no. 8 is Clive Lloyd of West Indies. He hit 66 fours while scoring 431 runs in 7 innings of 5 matches at an average of 61.57 and strike rate of 53.87.
9. Graeme Wood - 66 fours
Next in the list is Graeme Wood of Australia. He hit 66 fours while scoring 771 runs in 25 innings of 13 matches at an average of 33.52 and strike rate of 44.93.
10. Sunil Gavaskar - 57 fours
Next in the list is Sunil Gavaskar of India. He hit 57 fours while scoring 531 runs in 15 innings of 9 matches at an average of 35.4 and strike rate of 35.87.