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Top 5 Batters With Highest Strike Rate In Powerplays In T20Is

Jaiswal has the second best powerplay strike rate [X] Jaiswal has the second best powerplay strike rate [X]

In T20I cricket, every team aims for an aggressive start and tries to capitalize on the early powerplay overs (the first six overs of the innings). During this period, field restrictions are in place.

At OneCricket, we are interested in identifying the batters who excel in this task. These players attack the opposition bowlers during the powerplay, score quick runs, and provide a fiery start to their team.

Below is the list of the top 5 batters with the highest strike rate in powerplay overs

5. Finn Allen

5. Finn Allen - 150.66 [x.com]5. Finn Allen - 150.66 [x.com]

Rounding out the top five is New Zealand's right-hand opener, Finn Allen. Known for his destructive style, Allen has played 47 innings, faced 527 balls, scored 794 runs, maintained an average of 20.35, and holds a strike rate of 150.66.

4. Colin Munro

4. Colin Munro - 156.09 [x.com]4. Colin Munro - 156.09 [x.com]

Colin Munro, another destructive Kiwi opener, is fourth on the list. This left-hand batter has played 42 innings, faced 476 balls, scored 743 runs, maintained an average of 35.38, and boasts a strike rate of 156.09.

3. Philip Salt

3. Phil Salt - 163.05 [X] 3. Phil Salt - 163.05 [X]

The English opener, Philip Salt, ranks third. In 25 innings, Salt has faced 314 balls, scored 512 runs, maintained an average of 46.54, and has an impressive strike rate of 163.05.

2. Yashasvi Jaiswal

2. Yashasvi Jaiswal - 163.81 [X]2. Yashasvi Jaiswal - 163.81 [X]

Next is the young Indian left-hand opening batter, Yashasvi Jaiswal . In his early career, he has captured everyone's attention. Over 19 innings, Jaiswal has faced 257 balls, scored 421 runs, achieved an average of 35.08, and holds a strike rate of 163.81.

1. Travis Head

1. Travis Head - 164.54 [x.com]1. Travis Head - 164.54 [x.com]

Leading the list is the attacking Australian left-hand opener, Travis Head. A nightmare for bowlers, Head's performances in this format are formidable. In 22 innings, he has faced 299 balls, scored 492 runs, maintained an impressive average of 44.72, and boasts a strike rate of 164.54.

These top five batters have proven their prowess in the powerplay overs, providing their teams with crucial, explosive starts. Their ability to score quickly and dominate the opposition bowlers makes them invaluable assets in the T20I format.