The no. 4 batting position was a big problem for Team India in the 2019 world cup and it is still a problem in 2023. No player has proved himself in this slot. No player was given a regular chance in this position. In this article, we will tell you about the top 5 players with the highest batting average at No.4 for team India in ODIs with a minimum of 500 runs scored.
#5 Suresh Raina
Former Indian left-handed middle-order batsman, Suresh Raina had an average of 45.00 in One Day internationals at the No.4 position for India. He was a perfect middle-order batsman of his time.
#4 Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer was India’s highest run-getter in ODIs in 2022 and he was looking confirmed for the No.4 position. But he met with an injury that put him in doubt for Asia Cup and World Cup. Iyer has an average of 47.35 at No.4.
#3 Ajay Jadeja
Former Indian middle-order batsman, Ajay Jadeja is at No.3 on our list as he had an average of 53.05 in One Day internationals while playing at the No.4 position.
#2 Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is India’s confirmed No.3 for the upcoming Asia Cup and World Cup but in his career, he also batted at No.4 where he has an average of 55.21. He can play in the middle order; he can play in the top order and he can also finish for India.
#1 MS Dhoni
The earlier half of Dhoni’s career was him playing in the top and middle order and the second half of his career was playing the role of a finisher. Dhoni batted at No.4 and his numbers are great at that position. Dhoni’s average at No.4 was 57.60.