Most Fours (Innings) in ICC Champions Trophy: Complete List

The ICC Champions Trophy has always been a tournament where batters shine, delivering unforgettable performances. Among these, boundary-hitting stands out as a defining feature of many iconic innings. This article takes a closer look at the most fours hit in a single innings during the tournament, with a detailed analysis of standout performances.

Most Fours (Innings) in ICC Champions Trophy

Virender Sehwag’s Explosive 126 Against England

Virender Sehwag delivered a masterclass in boundary-hitting with his brilliant 126 runs against England in the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy. His innings included a staggering 21 fours and a six, accounting for 90 runs from boundaries. Sehwag’s strike rate of 121.15 was pivotal in setting a competitive total for India.

Key Highlights:

• Ground: Colombo (RPS)
• Strike Rate: 121.15
• Runs from Boundaries: 90
• Opponent: England

Sehwag’s innings was a testament to his aggressive mindset and ability to find gaps. His consistent boundary-hitting helped India dominate the match. Despite relying heavily on fours rather than sixes, his power and placement were exceptional.

Nathan Astle’s Magnificent 145 Against USA

Nathan Astle’s knock of 145 runs against the USA in 2004 stands as one of the most memorable innings in the Champions Trophy. With 13 fours and 6 sixes, Astle amassed 88 runs from boundaries. His calculated aggression and a strike rate of 96.02 made him the backbone of New Zealand’s innings.

Key Highlights:

• Ground: The Oval
• Strike Rate: 96.02
• Runs from Boundaries: 88
• Opponent: USA

Astle’s ability to pace his innings while maintaining consistent boundary-hitting ensured New Zealand’s dominance. His adaptability and powerful shots showcased his skill against a weaker opponent.

Chris Gayle’s Dominant 133 Against South Africa

Chris Gayle’s explosive 133 runs off 135 balls against South Africa in 2006 remains a standout performance. Gayle smashed 17 fours and 3 sixes, contributing 86 runs from boundaries. His strike rate of 98.51 highlighted his aggressive approach.

Key Highlights:

• Ground: Jaipur
• Strike Rate: 98.51
• Runs from Boundaries: 86
• Opponent: South Africa

Gayle’s innings was a perfect mix of power and precision. His boundary-hitting was complemented by his ability to rotate the strike, making him a constant threat to the opposition.

Shahid Afridi’s Record-Breaking 55 Off 18 Balls

Shahid Afridi’s incredible 55 runs from just 18 balls against the Netherlands remains one of the fastest innings in ICC Champions Trophy history. Afridi smashed 4 fours and 6 sixes, contributing 52 runs from boundaries with a jaw-dropping strike rate of 305.55.

Key Highlights:

• Ground: Colombo (RPS)
• Strike Rate: 305.55
• Runs from Boundaries: 52
• Opponent: Netherlands

Afridi’s fearless approach stunned the opposition and changed the game’s momentum. His quick boundaries, particularly his sixes, electrified the fans and demonstrated how a single innings could alter the course of a match.

Sourav Ganguly’s Consistent Boundary Hitting

Sourav Ganguly, a stalwart of Indian cricket, produced some incredible innings in the ICC Champions Trophy. His 141 runs against South Africa in 2000 showcased his ability to hit 11 fours and 6 sixes, contributing 80 runs from boundaries.

Key Highlights:

• Ground: Nairobi (Gymkhana)
• Strike Rate: 99.29
• Runs from Boundaries: 80
• Opponent: South Africa

Ganguly’s calculated aggression and elegant stroke play made him one of the most consistent performers in the tournament’s history.

Other Notable Performances

While Sehwag, Astle, Gayle, Afridi, and Ganguly led the way, several other players made their mark in the ICC Champions Trophy with outstanding boundary-filled innings:

• Shane Watson (136 runs): With 10 fours and 7 sixes, Watson scored 82 runs from boundaries against England in Centurion.
• Tamim Iqbal (128 runs): Tamim’s innings included 12 fours and 3 sixes, contributing 66 boundary runs against England at The Oval.
• Rohit Sharma (123 runs): Rohit smashed 15 fours and a six, accumulating 66 boundary runs against Bangladesh in Birmingham.
• Fakhar Zaman (114 runs): Fakhar’s innings against India featured 12 fours and 3 sixes, with 66 runs coming from boundaries.

Top Performers Most Fours (Innings) in ICC Champions Trophy: Complete List

Player	Runs	Mins	Balls	4s	6s	4+6	SR	Team	Opposition	Ground
V Sehwag	126	136	104	21	1	90	121.15	India	v England	Colombo (RPS)
NJ Astle	145	177	151	13	6	88	96.02	New Zealand	v U.S.A.	The Oval
CH Gayle	133	197	135	17	3	86	98.51	West Indies	v South Africa	Jaipur
SR Watson	136	176	132	10	7	82	103.03	Australia	v England	Centurion
SC Ganguly	141	216	142	11	6	80	99.29	India	v South Africa	Nairobi (Gym)
DA Gunawardene	132	200	146	19	–	76	90.41	Sri Lanka	v West Indies	Nairobi (Gym)
PA Wallace	103	135	102	11	5	74	100.98	West Indies	v South Africa	Dhaka
Shahriar Nafees	123	201	161	17	1	74	76.39	Bangladesh	v Zimbabwe	Jaipur
SR Tendulkar	141	191	128	13	3	70	110.15	India	v Australia	Dhaka
HH Gibbs	116	160	126	13	3	70	92.06	South Africa	v Kenya	Colombo (RPS)
TM Dilshan	106	116	92	16	1	70	115.21	Sri Lanka	v South Africa	Centurion
N Hussain	95	122	120	9	5	66	79.16	England	v Bangladesh	Nairobi (Gym)
SC Ganguly	117	183	109	12	3	66	107.33	India	v England	Colombo (RPS)
Tamim Iqbal	128	184	142	12	3	66	90.14	Bangladesh	v England	The Oval
S Dhawan	125	198	128	15	1	66	97.65	India	v Sri Lanka	The Oval
RG Sharma	123	165	129	15	1	66	95.34	India	v Bangladesh	Birmingham
Fakhar Zaman	114	142	106	12	3	66	107.54	Pakistan	v India	The Oval
Saeed Anwar	104	145	115	16	–	64	90.43	Pakistan	v New Zealand	Nairobi (Gym)
HH Gibbs	116	162	119	16	–	64	97.47	South Africa	v India	Colombo (RPS)
Shoaib Malik	128	173	126	16	–	64	101.58	Pakistan	v India	Centurion
GC Smith	141	216	134	16	–	64	105.22	South Africa	v England	Centurion
SR Watson	105	203	129	10	4	64	81.39	Australia	v New Zealand	Centurion
BA Stokes	102	136	109	13	2	64	93.57	England	v Australia	Birmingham
CH Gayle	104	132	118	11	3	62	88.13	West Indies	v Bangladesh	Jaipur
DJ Bravo	112	182	124	14	1	62	90.32	West Indies	v England	Ahmedabad
EJG Morgan	87	121	81	8	5	62	107.40	England	v Australia	Birmingham
SC Ganguly	117	177	130	9	4	60	90.00	India	v New Zealand	Nairobi (Gym)
WU Tharanga	110	158	130	13	1	58	84.61	Sri Lanka	v Zimbabwe	Ahmedabad
RG Twose	87	134	101	14	–	56	86.13	New Zealand	v Pakistan	Nairobi (Gym)