Highest Strike Rate in ODI: In ODIs, players need to strike a balance between hard-hitting and consistent play. Over the years, many batters have been able to showcase their fabulous hitting skills and mind-boggling displays. The lower-order batsmen in particular have had a great strike rate due to their finishing capabilities. Let us have a look at the top batsmen with highest strike rate in ODIs.
Top Players with The Highest Strike Rate in ODI Cricket
| No. | Player | Matches | Runs | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andre Russell (WI) | 56 | 1034 | 130.22 |
| 2 | Glenn Maxwell (AUS) | 133 | 3544 | 123.61 |
| 3 | Jos Buttler (ENG) | 173 | 4910 | 117.91 |
| 4 | K Klaasen (SA) | 46 | 1611 | 117.07 |
| 5 | Lob Cann (Bermuda) | 26 | 590 | 117.06 |
| 6 | Shahid Afridi (PAK) | 398 | 8064 | 117 |
| 7 | Luke Ronchi (AUS/NZ) | 85 | 1397 | 114.5 |
| 8 | Michael Leask (SCOT) | 69 | 1268 | 113.82 |
| 9 | Yusuf Pathan (IND) | 57 | 810 | 113.6 |
| 10 | Sharjeel Khan (PAK) | 25 | 812 | 113.4 |
Andre Russell
West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has the highest strike rate in ODI by any cricketer. The Jamaican all-rounder is known for his deadly and destructive playing style and has single-handedly outclasses many batting lineups. Russell has scored 1034 runs from 56 ODI matches at a strike rate of 130.22.
Glenn Maxwell
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is very well known for his trickery, switch hits and slog-sweeps he plays in his innings. Maxwell has been a vital force for Australia in the form of an ideal finisher. The right-hander has scored 3490 runs from 128 matches at a strike rate of 124.82, which is also the second-highest strike rate in One-Day Internationals.
Jos Buttler
English wicket-keeper batsman Jos Buttler has stepped into the middle at many different positions for his country. From being an opener to launching ballistic missiles at the lower order, Buttler has been the most ideal player in accelerating run flow for England. The English player has a strike rate of 117.97 and has scored 4647 runs in 165 matches.
Lob Cann
Former Bermuda player Lob Cann has been one of the most aggressive players of his time. Cann was known for playing vital cameos for his country. He played a total of 26 matches in ODIs out of which he scored 590 runs and had a strike rate of 117.06.
Shahid Afridi
Legendary Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi was the most dangerous player of his time. Known for smashing the bowlers all over the park, Afridi has the highest number of runs in players with the highest strike rate in ODI. The Pakistani player scored nearly 8000 runs in 398 matches and had a great strike of 117.
Luke Ronchi
Former Australian and New Zealand cricketer Luke Ronchi was yet another wicket-keeper batsman who would opt for the momentum shortly after coming out to bat. Ronchi had a strike rate of 114.5 with nearly 1400 runs from 85 matches in his career.
Michael Leask
Scottish cricketer Michael Leask is one of the most explosive batsmen from his country. Leask is counted amongst the best cricketers with a destructive stroke play in the world. The Scottish batsman has scored 1268 runs from 69 matches and has a strike rate of 113.82.
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Yusuf Pathan
Former Indian middle-order batsman Yusuf Pathan was one of the most consistent batsmen in his country. Pathan was known for his fearless batting style and exhilarating run-scoring ability. The right-hander had a total of 810 runs from 57 matches and a strike rate of 113.6.
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Sharjeel Khan
An explosive and aggressive left-handed batsman for his country, Sharjeel Khan played a bold game in every team he played against. Sharjeel had 812 runs from 25 matches. The Pakistan batsman has the second-highest strike rate by any Pakistan batsman in One-Day cricket 113.4.
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Thisara Perera
Former Sri Lankan all-rounder Thisara Perera has masterminded many great innings and blasted many bowlers out of the park. Perera had the strike rate of 112.08 where he had scored 2338 from 166 matches.
