5 players with the highest strike rate in the powerplay in IPL
Taking advantage of the first six overs which are the powerplay overs is what players look for in the T20 format. Only two fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle in the mandatory powerplay overs. Players look to attack the bowling right from the start to maximize the opportunity. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), many have a solid strike rate in these crucial overs.
Let’s take a look at 5 players with the highest strike rate in the powerplay in the IPL: (min 500 runs)
5.Chris Lynn (143.68)
Former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Chris Lynn has the fifth-best strike rate of 143.68 in the powerplay overs. In 39 innings, the destructive opener has scored 773 runs in 538 deliveries with 99 fours and 36 maximums at an average of 51.53.
4.Virender Sehwag (143.85)
One of the most devastating batters the cricketing world has ever witnessed, Virender Sehwag had the fourth-best strike rate in the powerplay. In 103 innings, the Delhi-born batter, who played for Delhi Capitals (DC) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), had amassed 1568 runs in 1090 deliveries, which included 229 fours and 44 sixes with a 27.03 average.
3.Jos Buttler (145.33)
Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Jos Buttler is one of the most destructive batters in modern-day cricket. The England international has struck 920 runs off 633 balls in 48 innings in the first six overs. The right-handed wicketkeeper batter has smashed 119 fours and 40 maximums at a solid average of 54.11 to utilize the powerplay overs.
2.Prithvi Shaw (147.75)
Dashing DC opening batter Prithvi Shaw has the second-best strike rate. The 22-years old Shaw, who made his IPL debut in the year 2018, has mustered 987 runs in 668 deliveries in 56 innings at a healthy strike rate of 147.75. He has struck 134 fours and 31 maximums at an average of 29.02 upfront in the cash-rich league.
1.Sunil Narine (173.93)
Sunil Narine is the surprise name on the top of this list. The pinch-hitter Narine boasts the highest strike rate in the opening six overs in the competition. In 40 innings, the West Indian has scored 654 runs in just 376 balls with a strike rate of 173.93 and an average of 20.43. The left-handed Trinidadian has slammed 85 fours and 37 sixes in the powerplay overs.
