Scoring runs in the fourth innings is said to be the ultimate challenge in Test cricket. Once the pitch gets deteriorated, then it becomes a daunting task for the batters while chasing down the target. As the pitch goes through significant wear and tear, it starts to develop cracks.
As a result, it becomes uneven, making it potentially tougher for the batters in terms of shot selection and scoring runs becomes the toughest part. However, some cricketers have decoded the ultimate test by showing incredible resistance when it mattered the most in the fourth innings.
Meanwhile, let’s now get to know the names of the five players with the most runs in the fourth innings while batting at No.6 or below.
1. Ben Stokes
England’s Test captain Ben Stokes comes first on the list as he mustered the most number of runs in the fourth innings while batting at No.6 or below. He aggregated as many as 624 runs, which is indeed fabulous.
2. Jason Holder
West Indies international Jason Holder has been the pivotal performer for the team in the lower-middle order. He has garnered 605 runs in the fourth innings, which is the second-most by a cricketer while batting at No.6 or below.
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3. Daniel Vettori
Former New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori is known for his bowling credentials during his cricketing career. However, at the same time, he did his best to score crucial runs for the team when it mattered the most. Vettori scored 569 runs in the fourth innings while batting at No.6 or below.
4. Shakib Al Hasan
Bangladesh’s most experienced all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been one of the under-rated cricketers in the world. The veteran cricketer comes fourth on the list as he scored 548 runs in the fourth innings.
5. Dinesh Ramdin
Former West Indies wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Ramdin has aggregated 523 runs in the fourth innings while batting at No.6 or below. He is also the second leading run-scorer for the West Indies for the most runs scored in the fourth innings while batting at No.6 or below.
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Most Runs in 4th innings while batting at no.6 or below
624 – Ben Stokes*
605 – Jason Holder
569 – Daniel Vettori
548 – Shakib Al Hasan
523 – Dinesh Ramdin#TheAshes | #BenStokes 🫡— Cricbaba (@thecricbaba) July 3, 2023
Updated as of July 4, 2023*
