Highest Strike Rate In IPL


Andre Russell ranks 1st in highest strikes rate in IPL [AP]Andre Russell ranks 1st in highest strikes rate in IPL [AP]

The Indian Premier League (IPL) isn't just a cricket tournament; it's a spectacle, a carnival of power-hitting, and a platform where players can showcase their flair and prowess with the bat. 

With its fast-paced nature and exhilarating moments, IPL has witnessed some breathtaking displays of batting brilliance over the years. 

Among the myriad of statistics that define a batsman's performance, strike rate stands out as a metric of sheer aggression and dominance at the crease.

As we delve into the archives of IPL history, one statistic that captures the essence of explosive batting is the strike rate. It's the metric that reflects a batsman's ability to score runs at a rapid pace, often unleashing a flurry of boundaries and sixes that leave the opposition reeling. 

Let's delve into the highest strike rate in IPL history.


Highest strikes rate in IPL history 

No.
Player
Mat
Runs
HS
Ave
SR
1AD Russell127248488*29.22174.92
2Heinrich Klaasen3599310438.19168.30
3Sunil Narine1771534109
17.04165.83
4Liam Livingstone399399428.45162.45
5Nicholas Pooran
7617697732.16162.29
6Rajat Patidar 27799112*34.73158.84
7Glenn Maxwell 13427719524.74156.73
8Virender Sehwag104272812227.55155.44
9Abhishek Sharma
63137775*25.50155.24
10Shimron Hetmyer
7212437531.07153.07


Highest Strikes Rate In IPL: Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who has the highest strike rate in the IPL?

A. Andre Russell holds the record for the highest strike rate in IPL history, which stands at 174.92.

Q. Who has the highest strike rate in death overs in IPL?

A. AB de Villiers holds the record for the highest strike rate (232.56) in death overs in the history of the IPL T20 tournament.

Q. What is the death overs strike rate of Dhoni?

A. CSK captain MS Dhoni has scored 391 runs in 20 matches at a strike rate of 167.81 in the death overs against DC across various seasons of the IPL.