Top 5 Indian Batsmen With Highest Strike Rate In The History Of IPL. The Indian Premier League has been one of the greatest cricket tournaments to have witnessed some iconic knocks from players. From attacking opening partnerships to middle-order batting prowess, there have been numerous match-winning knocks by the Indian batsmen in the history of the IPL. The new season of the IPL is set to commence from March 22 with defending champions CSK clashing against RCB.
With numerous match-winning instances of accelerated strike rate, a few Indians have etched their names in gold in IPL history for registering thrilling match-winning innings. Ahead of the upcoming 17th edition of the IPL, let’s delve into the top five current Indian batsmen with the highest strike rate throughout the illustrious history of the IPL.
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1 Yashasvi Jaiswal
India’s star batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal has built a name for himself in the country for his batting prowess at the top. With technical shots and the ability to steal quick boundaries, Jaiswal has kept his strike rate at 148.73. While opening for Rajasthan Royals, Yashasvi Jaiswal has consistently put runs on the board for the team.
At an amplified strike rate, Jaiswal has also registered a century for The Royals in IPL 2023. With confidence boosting in his veins, Jaiswal will look to put runs on the board in IPL 2024.
2 Rishabh Pant
The Delhi Capitals Skipper, Rishabh Pant has been at the top of the town for adding a significant impact in the team’s middle order. The young wicket-keeper batsman has played numerous match-winning knocks for the team with his ability to smash gigantic sixes. Pant has left an indelible mark on the IPL with a whopping strike rate of 147.96 in the tournament.
After missing the previous season due to a life-threatening injury, Rishabh Pant will be geared up to make a striking comeback in the upcoming IPL 2024.
3 Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya has proven to be one of the most impactful Indian all-rounders in the IPL and over the years has given thrilling match performances from Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans. Known for his strong arm strength, Hardik Pandya has powered up his team’s score on multiple occasions with a strike rate of 145.86.
Pandya will once again wear the Captain’s cap in the IPL, but this time for his former franchise Mumbai Indians. After his recent failures of scoring in the short format, Hardik Pandya will eye to put runs on the board in IPL 2024.
4 Prithvi Shaw
Delhi Capitals’ young opener Prithvi Shaw made headlines during his initial years with the franchise. Despite his low scores in the past two seasons, Shaw has maintained his strike rate for the Capitals as he makes his way in the list of Top 5 Indian Batsmen With the Highest Strike Rate In The History Of IPL.
Over the years, Prithvi Shaw has maintained a magnificent strike rate of 145.78 while scoring quick boundaries in the initial overs of powerplay.
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5 Tilak Varma
Tilak Varma has been a gem for Mumbai Indians in the last two seasons. Since his debut for the team, Varma has scored 740 runs in the 25 innings he has played for Mumbai with a strike rate of 144.53.
Varma has scored 3 brisk half-centuries for Mumbai Indians in the recent past and would like to continue his form for the team in the upcoming season of IPL.
