Most Fours in Test Innings

Most Fours in Test Innings is a definitive benchmark of a batter's absolute dominance and technical precision during a single sustained performance. The all-time record is held by England's John Edrich.
In 1965, during his monumental knock of 310 not out against New Zealand, Edrich struck a staggering 52 fours, a record that remains unsurpassed to this day. He is followed by Brian Lara, who hit 43 fours during his world-record 400* against England. As of 2026, while modern power-hitters like Harry Brook and Yashasvi Jaiswal maintain high boundaries-per-innings ratios, Edrich's mark of 52 stands as a testament to an era where finding the rope was the primary method of dismantling a bowling attack. This metric highlights a batter's uncanny ability to consistently pierce field gaps and maintain concentration over several grueling sessions.