Batters with Highest Strike Rate in the Indian T20 League

The Indian T20 League has been one of the most entertaining leagues all around the world, and to make it more exciting, it has several super-strikers of the ball. We have a whole list of players who have great strike rates in the game. However, the most surprising fact about this list is that it excludes some of the most prolific players of the game such as Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli and even AB De Villiers finds himself almost at the bottom of the list. 

Let’s take a look at the players with top strike rates in the Indian T20 League. Selecting these players to be part of your fantasy teams can help you win big in the fantasy cricket game.

1) Andre Russell (Strike Rate 176.12) 

It wouldn’t be a surprise to many that “Muscle Russell” takes the top spot on the list of super-strikers of the ball. His nickname itself speaks volumes about the West Indian. We all have learned by now that as long as Russell is on the pitch, no run chase is ever impossible. The Kolkata player, who has scored 2367 runs in just 98 innings, tops this list with an impressive strike rate of 176.12.

2) Heinrich Klaasen (Strike Rate 174.06) 

South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen played his first season for SRH in 2023 and scored his first century in the league. His power-hitting ability against spinners and pacers makes him a batter for Indian conditions. Klaasen has maintained a strike rate of 174.06, having scored 691 runs in 23 matches. 

3) Tim David (Strike Rate 170.83) 

Australia's Tim David plays as a finisher for Mumbai Indians. A power-hitter with the bat, Tim David has been playing in the league since 2022 and scored 533 runs in 29 matches at a strike rate of 170.83.

4) Liam Livingstone (Strike Rate 165.34) 

Liam Livingstone played for Rajasthan Royals from 2019 to 2021 before he was bought by Punjab Kings before the 2022 season. The English all-rounder has played a key role for Punjab over the past few seasons and hit the longest six of the 2022 season - 117m six. He has a strike rate of 165.34 with 911 runs in 35 innings.

5) Sunil Narine (Strike Rate 163.89) 

Just when everyone thought that Sunil Narine was losing his charm with the ball, he amazed all of us with his stupendous power-hitting ability, making him a perfect all-rounder. Opening for Kolkata in the league, he has managed to maintain a strike rate of 163.89, having scored 1180 runs in 165 matches. 

6) Nicholas Pooran (Strike Rate 158.25) 

Nicholas Pooran has been in impressive form since the time he joined Team Lucknow. An efficient wicketkeeper-batter, Pooran is at the peak of his batting skills, where he has smashed 1448 runs in 66 matches while boasting a strike rate of 158.25.

7) Glenn Maxwell (Strike Rate 156.75)

Glenn Maxwell is a one-of-a-kind batter who possesses the ability to destroy the opposition whenever he wants. Roped in by RCB for ₹14.25 crore in the Indian T20 League 2021 auction, the Australian can be a match winner on his day with either his batting or off-spin bowling.  “The Big Show” has a strike rate of 156.75 in his 129-match league career, where he has scored a total of 2751 runs.

It’s mostly because of such players that the Indian T20 League is one of the most entertaining leagues in the world. You can include these mega hitters in your fantasy teams to win big on Howzat, the best fantasy cricket app available in the market.