IPL Records: Highest Strike Rate in IPL

T20 is a game of momentum swings. A batsman with a high strike rate can single-handedly shift the momentum in his team’s favor by scoring quick runs and putting the bowlers on the back foot.

In the IPL, batsmen with high strike rates are crowd favorites and can be match-winners in close encounters. The record for the highest strike rate in IPL belongs to Andre Russell. Russell has a strike rate of 174 in 112 IPL matches.

Highest Strike Rate in IPL History

Sr. No.	Player	Span	Mat	Runs	SR
1	Andre Russell (DC/KKR)	2012-2023	112	2262	174
2	Liam Livingstone (PBKS/RR)	2019-2023	32	828	165.6
3	Sunil Narine (KKR)	2012-2023	162	1046	159.69
4	Glenn Maxwell (DC/KXIP/MI/RCB)	2012-2023	124	2719	157.62
5	Nicholas Pooran (KXIP/LSG/PBKS/SRH)	2019-2023	62	1270	156.79
6	Virender Sehwag (DC/KXIP)	2008-2015	104	2728	155.44
7	Shimron Hetmyer (DC/RCB/RR)	2019-2023	60	1130	152.08000000000001
8	AB de Villiers (DC/RCB)	2008-2021	184	5162	151.68
9	Chris Gayle (KKR/KXIP/PBKS/RCB)	2009-2021	142	4965	148.96
10	Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR)	2020-2023	37	1172	148.72999999999999

Here is a detailed overview of the top 10 batsmen with the best strike rate in IPL:

10. Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR)

Yashasvi Jaiswal is a young talent with immense potential. Playing for Rajasthan Royals, Jaiswal has scored 1172 runs in 37 matches at a strike rate of 148.73. 

His highest score is 124, and he has an average of 32.55. Jaiswal has faced 788 balls in the IPL and has scored 1 century, 8 half-centuries, and hit 144 fours, and 48 sixes.

His ability to anchor an innings and accelerate when needed makes him a promising prospect for the future.

9. Chris Gayle (KKR/KXIP/PBKS/RCB)

Chris Gayle, Playing for Kolkata Knight Riders, Kings XI Punjab, Punjab Kings, and Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gayle scored 4965 runs in 142 matches at a strike rate of 148.96. His towering sixes and aggressive batting style have entertained fans around the world.

His highest score is 175, and he has an average of 39.72. Gayle has faced 3333 balls, hitting 6 centuries, 31 half-centuries, 404 fours, and 357 sixes.

8. AB de Villiers (DC/RCB)

AB de Villiers is one of the most dynamic batsmen in IPL history. Playing for Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, de Villiers scored 5162 runs in 184 matches at a strike rate of 151.68. 

His highest score is an unbeaten 133 runs, and he has an average of 39.7. De Villiers also scored 3 centuries, and 40 half-centuries, and hit 413 fours and 251 sixes in the IPL.

7. Shimron Hetmyer (DC/RCB/RR)

Shimron Hetmyer has made a name for himself with his explosive batting in the IPL. Playing for Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Rajasthan Royals, Hetmyer has scored 1130 runs in 60 matches at a strike rate of 152.08. 

His highest score is 75, and he has an average of 32.28. Hetmyer has faced 743 balls in his IPL career, hitting 4 half-centuries, 67 fours, and 75 sixes.

6. Virender Sehwag (DC/KXIP)

Virender Sehwag, Playing for Delhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab, Sehwag scored 2728 runs in 104 matches at a strike rate of 155.44. His ability to dominate bowlers from the outset of an innings made him one of the most feared opening batsmen in the IPL.

His highest score is 122, and he has an average of 27.55. Sehwag scored 2 centuries and 16 half-centuries in the IPL and hit 334 fours and 106 sixes.

5. Nicholas Pooran (KXIP/LSG/PBKS/SRH)

Nicholas Pooran has emerged as a promising talent in the IPL. Playing for Kings XI Punjab, Lucknow Super Giants, Punjab Kings, and Sunrisers Hyderabad, Pooran has scored 1270 runs in 62 matches at a strike rate of 156.79. 

His highest score is 77, and he has an average of 27.02. Pooran has faced 810 balls, hitting 6 half-centuries, 77 fours, and 91 sixes.

4. Glenn Maxwell (DC/KXIP/MI/RCB)

Glenn Maxwell, Playing for Delhi Capitals, Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai Indians, and Royal Challengers Bangalore, Maxwell has scored 2719 runs in 124 matches at a strike rate of 157.62. His ability to score quickly and play innovative shots has made him a fan favorite.

His highest score is 95, and he has an average of 26.39. Maxwell has scored 18 half centuries and hit 226 fours and 158 sixes.

3. Sunil Narine (KKR)

Sunil Narine is known for his bowling, but he has also made a significant impact with the bat in the IPL. Playing for Kolkata Knight Riders, Narine has scored 1046 runs in 162 matches at a strike rate of 159.69. 

His unorthodox batting style and ability to clear the ropes make him a dangerous lower-order batsman.

His highest score is 75, and he has an average of 13.76. Narine has faced 655 balls, hitting 4 half-centuries, 114 fours, and 64 sixes.

2. Liam Livingstone (PBKS/RR)

Liam Livingstone has been a revelation in the IPL, showcasing his talent with the bat. Playing for Punjab Kings (formerly Kings XI Punjab) and Rajasthan Royals, Livingstone has scored 828 runs in 32 matches at a strike rate of 165.6.

His ability to score quickly and adapt to different match situations makes him a valuable asset to any team. He maintains an average of 29.57. Livingstone has scored 6 half-centuries and hit 58 fours and 59 sixes.

1. Andre Russell (DC/KKR)

Andre Russell is a powerhouse of a cricketer known for his explosive batting. He has the best strike rate in the IPL. Playing for Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders, Russell has amassed 2262 runs in 112 matches at an incredible strike rate of 174, hitting 150 fours, and an impressive 193 sixes. He has an average of 29 and his highest score in the IPL is 88.

Highest Strike Rate in IPL 2023

Here is a list of the top batsmen with the best strike rate in IPL 2023:

Sr. No.	Player	Span	Mat	Runs	SR
1	Rashid Khan (GT)	2023-2023	17	130	216.66
2	Akash Deep (RCB)	2023-2023	2	17	212.5
3	David Wiese (KKR)	2023-2023	3	21	190.9
4	Glenn Maxwell (RCB)	2023-2023	14	400	183.48
5	MS Dhoni (CSK)	2023-2023	16	104	182.45
6	Suryakumar Yadav (MI)	2023-2023	16	605	181.13
7	Glenn Phillips (SRH)	2023-2023	5	39	177.27
8	Heinrich Klaasen (SRH)	2023-2023	12	448	177.07
9	Nicholas Pooran (LSG)	2023-2023	15	358	172.94
10	Ajinkya Rahane (CSK)	2023-2023	14	326	172.48