Top 10 Players With Highest Strike Rate in T20 International Cricket

T20 internationals (also called T20Is) are the most entertaining, thrilling, and dramatic format of cricket. In this fast-paced game, strategies must be quickly planned and executed for immediate results. Bowlers aim to take crucial wickets, while batters need to perform exceptionally well under pressure.

In this shortest format of cricket, we’ve seen amazing performances where batters score high runs with few balls. With very high strike rates, batters aim to do maximum damage in the least number of deliveries. This makes us curious to check out the top batsmen with the highest career strike rates in T20 internationals.

Highest Strike Rate in T20 International Cricket

Rank	Name	Matches	Runs	Strike Rate
1.	Surya Kumar Yadav (IND)	53	1841	172.7
2.	TH David (AUS/SGP)	28	805	162.95
3.	RR Rossouw (SA)	29	767	159.79
4.	FH Allen (NZ)	32	739	159.26
5.	JDS Neesham (NZ)	69	824	158.15
6.	C Munro (NZ)	65	1724	156.44
7.	AD Russell (WI)	67	741	156
8.	Evin Lewis	53	1465	151.97
9.	Thisara Perera	84	1204	151.63
10.	Glenn Maxwell	98	2159	150.97

Glenn Maxwell

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has a very high strike rate in all limited-over cricket formats, especially T20s. Known for his amazing switch hits and slog-sweeps, Maxwell has scored 2159 runs in 98 matches. He also has an impressive strike rate of 150.97.

Thisara Perera

Sri Lankan all-rounder Thisara Perera is known for his powerful hitting and often appears on lists of hard-hitting batsmen. The left-handed batsman scored over 1,200 runs in 84 matches and had an impressive strike rate of 151.63, which is amazing given the number of matches he played.

Evin Lewis

West Indian power hitter Andre Russell has the highest strike rate of any batsman from his country. He has successfully finished many matches for the West Indies over the years. Known for his powerful hits all around the stadium, Russell has scored 741 runs in 67 matches with a strike rate of 156.

Collin Munro

New Zealand opener Colin Munro is another Kiwi batsman on the list. The left-hander is known for his precise timing and difficult shots on the leg side. Munro also has the exceptional ability to hit reverse sweeps against top spin bowlers, even in high-pressure situations.

James Neesham

Jimmy Neesham is another New Zealand player with a great strike rate in T20 internationals. The all-rounder has nearly 800 runs from 69 matches. Known for his power-hitting, Neesham has a strike rate of 158.15 in T20 internationals.

Finn Allen

Kiwi prodigy Finn Allen has successfully unleashed his fury against many teams in T20 internationals. The New Zealand batsman has scored 739 runs in 32 matches and has a strike rate of 159.26.

Rilee Roussouw

South African left-hander Rilee Rossouw has been a key player for his country in T20s with his excellent stroke play and hitting abilities. Rossouw has scored 767 runs in 29 matches and has a strike rate of 179.79.

Tim David

Australian batsman Tim David is famous for his explosive batting style in the Aussie team. He has the ability to win matches for his team, which is another quality he has. David, who is still building his career, has scored 805 runs in 28 matches. He also has a strike rate of 162.95.

Suryakumar Yadav

Indian batsman Suryakumar Yadav plays many different shots while batting in T20 internationals. Yadav started playing for team India in T20s in 2021, and since then, he has played some memorable and entertaining innings. He currently has the highest strike rate of any cricketer in the world. Yadav has scored 1841 runs from 53 matches with an excellent strike rate of 172.7.