Blazing Batting: Top 10 Batsmen with the Highest Strike Rate in ODI Cricket | StatsOverStumps

Blazing Batting: Top 10 Batsmen with the Highest Strike Rate in ODI Cricket | StatsOverStumps

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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
1Andre RussellWI2011-201956479103492*130.22
2Glenn MaxwellAUS2012-2025149136183149201*126.70
3Lionel CannBER2006-20092625359052117.06
4Heinrich KlaasenSA2018-2025605672141174117.05
5Shahid AfridiPAK1996-2015398369278064124117.00
6Jos ButtlerENG2012-2025190163285274162*115.53
7Michael BracewellNZ2022-202534299757140115.39
8Philip SaltENG2021-202533310988122114.75
9Luke RonchiAUS/NZ2008-2017856891397170*114.50
10Yusuf PathanIND2008-2012574111810123*113.60

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