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Sachin Tendulkar: 241 World Cup fours
Sachin Tendulkar has hit the most fours in ODI World Cup history, 241 in 44 innings across six World Cups (1992–2011). He is the only batter with 200 World Cup fours. Rohit Sharma (166) and Virat Kohli (159) are next.
Most Fours in ODI World Cup History
| Rank | Player | Team | Innings | Fours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sachin Tendulkar | India | 44 | 241 |
| 2 | Rohit Sharma | India | 28 | 166 |
| 3 | Virat Kohli | India | 37 | 159 |
| 4 | David Warner | Australia | 29 | 154 |
| 5 | Kumar Sangakkara | Sri Lanka | 35 | 147 |
| 6 | Ricky Ponting | Australia | 42 | 145 |
| 7 | Adam Gilchrist | Australia | 31 | 141 |
| 8 | Stephen Fleming | New Zealand | 33 | 134 |
| 9 | Brian Lara | West Indies | 33 | 131 |
| 10 | Tillakaratne Dilshan | Sri Lanka | 25 | 122 |
| 11 | AB de Villiers | South Africa | 23 | 121 |
| 12 | Sanath Jayasuriya | Sri Lanka | 37 | 120 |
| 13 | Chris Gayle | West Indies | 34 | 116 |
Who Has Hit the Most Fours in World Cup History?
Sachin Tendulkar has hit the most fours in ODI World Cup history: 241 in 44 innings, 75 more than anyone else. His six World Cups (1992 to 2011) also brought him the World Cup records for most runs (2,278) and most fifty-plus scores (21).
Can Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli Catch Tendulkar?
Not easily. Rohit Sharma would need 76 more fours and Virat Kohli 83, and the next chance is the 2027 World Cup in southern Africa. Rohit hits fours at the fastest rate of the top three, almost six per innings.
World Cup Boundary Records
| Record | Holder | Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Most fours (career) | Sachin Tendulkar | 241 |
| Most fours in an innings | Martin Guptill, 237* v West Indies, 2015 | 24 |
| Most sixes (career) | Rohit Sharma | 54 |
| Most runs (career) | Sachin Tendulkar | 2,278 |
| Most centuries (career) | Rohit Sharma | 7 |
See also: most sixes in ODI World Cup history and the World Cup winners list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has the most fours in ODI World Cup history?
Sachin Tendulkar, with 241 fours in 44 innings across six World Cups.
Which active player has the most World Cup fours?
Rohit Sharma, with 166 in 28 innings, ahead of Virat Kohli with 159.
What is the most fours in a World Cup innings?
24, by Martin Guptill during his 237* against West Indies in the 2015 quarter-final.
Who has the most sixes in World Cup history?
Rohit Sharma, with 54 sixes.
More: ICC Cricket World Cup hub · most ODI runs for India · records index
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