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T20 internationals (also known as T20Is) have always been the best source of entertainment, thrill, and drama among all game formats. Every strategy built in this format must be implemented and executed quickly with the hope of equally immediate results. The bowlers look to pick wickets at crucial junctures of the game. The batters on the other hand are required to perform superlatively well under pressure without fail.
The game’s shortest format has witnessed fabulous knocks where the batters have not required many deliveries to score high. With the strike rate in almost the red zone, the batters have looked to ensure that they can execute maximum damage in a minimum number of deliveries. Quite understandably, their strike rates reach whopping high numbers in these knocks. This might make you curious to have a look at the top batsmen who have soared high in their career strike rates in T20 internationals.
Highest Strike Rate in T20 International Cricket
| Player | Span | Mat | Runs | HS | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilal Zalmai (Aut) | 2019-2024 | 14 | 477 | 111* | 176.01 |
| KJ Stagno (GIBR) | 2022-2024 | 23 | 593 | 101 | 175.44 |
| SA Yadav (IND) | 2021-2024 | 71 | 2432 | 117 | 168.65 |
| Taranjeet Singh (ROM) | 2021-2024 | 32 | 1087 | 110 | 167.48 |
| Faisal Khan (KSA) | 2019-2024 | 38 | 1012 | 83* | 166.72 |
| Zeeshan Kukikhel (HUN) | 2021-2023 | 15 | 522 | 137 | 165.18 |
| PD Salt (ENG) | 2022-2024 | 31 | 885 | 119 | 165.11 |
| YBK Jaiswal (IND) | 2023-2024 | 23 | 723 | 100 | 164.31 |
| HS Gericke (MLT) | 2020-2022 | 21 | 541 | 91 | 163.93 |
| AD Russell (WI) | 2011-2024 | 82 | 1033 | 71 | 163.70 |
Suryakumar Yadav
Indian batsman Suryakumar Yadav plays a whole lot of strokes while batting in T20 internationals. Yadav made his T20 debut for team India in 2021 and since then has played some eventful and entertaining knocks. The Indian batsman has the highest strike so far by any cricketer in the world. Yadav has scored 1841 from 53 matches with an excellent strike rate of 172.7.
Tim David
Australian batsman Tim David is known for his explosive batting style in the Aussie line up. His ability to win matches for his team is yet another quality that he possesses. David, who is still extending the roots of his career has scored 805 runs from 28 matches. He also has a strike rate of 162.95.
Rilee Roussouw
South African left-hander Rilee Roussouw in his T20 career acted as a stalwart for his country with his magnificent stroke-playing and hitting abilities. Roussouw has a total of 767 runs from 29 matches to his name. The left-hander has a strike rate of 179.79 in T20s.
Finn Allen
Kiwi prodigy Finn Allen has been successful in unleashing his fury against many teams in T20 internationals. The New Zealand batsman has scored 739 runs from 32 matches and holds a strike rate of 159.26.
James Neesham
Jimmy Neesham is yet another New Zealand player to have a mind-blowing strike rate in T20 internationals. The all-rounder has nearly 800 runs from 69 matches. Known for his power-hitting capabilities, Neesham has a strike rate of 158.15 in T20 internationals.
Collin Munro
New Zealand opener Collin Munro is another Kiwi batsman who finds himself on the list. The left-hander is known for his precise timing and hard-to-play shots against the leg side. Not only this, Munro has the exceptional ability to hit reverse sweeps against some of the best spin bowlers even in high-pressure situations of the game.
Andre Russell
West Indian power hitter Andre Russell has the highest strike rate by any batsman from his country. Russell has been successful in finishing several matches for West Indies over the years. The right-handed all-rounder is known for his mighty hits in diverse parts of the stadium. The Jamaican cricketer has scored 741 runs from 67 matches and has a strike rate of 156.
Evin Lewis
Trinidadian cricketer Evin Lewis is quite an attacking player when he steps in the shoes of playing T20 internationals. The left-hander has an incredible record of giving fabulous head starts with his blistering innings. Lewis has a strike rate of
Thisara Perera
Sri Lankan all-rounder Thisara Perera unsurprisingly has found his name in almost every list that features hard-hitting batsmen. The left-handed batsman scored over 1,200 runs in 84 matches and had a strike rate of 151.63 which is quite incredible considering the number of matches he played.
Glenn Maxwell
Aussie all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has a soaring high strike rate in every limited-over format of the game, let alone T20s. Known for his spell-binding switch hits and slog-sweeps, Maxwell has scored 2159 runs from 98 matches. The Australian all-rounder also flaunts in incredible strike rate of 150.97.
