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Blazing Batting: Top 10 Batsmen with the Highest Strike Rate in ODI Cricket
In the fast-paced world of One-Day International (ODI) cricket, the strike rate is perhaps the most crucial metric for a batsman's impact. It’s not just about scoring runs, but about how quickly those runs are scored, especially in the modern era where totals regularly breach the 300-run mark. A high strike rate signifies a batsman's ability to dominate bowlers, accelerate the innings, and swing momentum in their team's favor with explosive hitting.
These dynamic players don't just accumulate runs; they change the complexion of a match with every ball, making every inning a thrilling spectacle. Their aggressive approach and ability to find boundaries from the get-go often dictate the pace of the game.
The ODI Firepower: Highest Strike Rates in International Cricket
| Rank | Player | Country | Career Span | Matches | Innings | Not Outs | Runs | Highest Score | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andre Russell | WI | 2011-2019 | 56 | 47 | 9 | 1034 | 92* | 130.22 |
| 2 | Glenn Maxwell | AUS | 2012-2025 | 149 | 136 | 18 | 3149 | 201* | 126.70 |
| 3 | Lionel Cann | BER | 2006-2009 | 26 | 25 | 3 | 590 | 52 | 117.06 |
| 4 | Heinrich Klaasen | SA | 2018-2025 | 60 | 56 | 7 | 2141 | 174 | 117.05 |
| 5 | Shahid Afridi | PAK | 1996-2015 | 398 | 369 | 27 | 8064 | 124 | 117.00 |
| 6 | Jos Buttler | ENG | 2012-2025 | 190 | 163 | 28 | 5274 | 162* | 115.53 |
| 7 | Michael Bracewell | NZ | 2022-2025 | 34 | 29 | 9 | 757 | 140 | 115.39 |
| 8 | Philip Salt | ENG | 2021-2025 | 33 | 31 | 0 | 988 | 122 | 114.75 |
| 9 | Luke Ronchi | AUS/NZ | 2008-2017 | 85 | 68 | 9 | 1397 | 170* | 114.50 |
| 10 | Yusuf Pathan | IND | 2008-2012 | 57 | 41 | 11 | 810 | 123* | 113.60 |
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