Highest Strike Rate In IPL

Rajgeeta Yadav

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. 

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 Strike Rate in IPL

Player
Mat
Runs
Strike Rate
Phil Salt 341056175.7
Andre Russell 1402651174.17
Travis Head381146170.02
Heinrich Klaasen491480169.72
Nicholas Pooran 902293168.97

Highest Strike Rate in Death Overs in IPL history​

Player
Mat
Runs in Death Overs
SR in Death Overs
AB de Villiers1571421232.57
Rishabh Pant125626207.28
Andre Russell
1271065203.63
Virat Kohli2671099200.91
Shimron Hetmyer86680197.67

Highest Strike Rate in an Innings in IPL

Player
Runs
Balls
4s
6s
SR
Chris Morris38*943422.22
Shashank Singh25*613416.66
Ramandeep Singh25*613416.66
Albie Morkel28723400
Romario Shepherd39*1034390

FAQs: Highest Strike Rate in IPL

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.