Best batting strike rate in T20 World Cup

The T20 World Cup has come a long way ever since its inception 15 years back in 2007. The T20 format is known for batters smashing runs at a faster scoring rate and the 20-over World Cup is no different in that case. Few quality players, with their skill and power, have managed to score quick runs in the marquee tournament over the years.

Let’s take a look at the 3 batters with the best strike rate in the history of T20 World Cups: (min 500 runs)

3.AB de Villiers (143.40)

Former South African batter AB de Villiers occupies the third position on this list. The destructive right-handed player scored 717 runs in 30 matches at an average of 29.87 and a healthy strike rate of 143.40. In 29 innings, de Villiers struck five half-centuries with the highest score of 79*. He faced 500 deliveries in the tournament and slammed 51 fours and 30 maximums.

2.Kevin Pietersen (148.33)

2010 T20 World Cup winner Kevin Pietersen has the second-highest strike rate amongst the players with a minimum of 500 runs in the competition. The dashing right-handed batter slammed 580 runs in 15 innings at an impressive average of 44.61 and a strike rate of 148.33. Pietersen hit four half-centuries with the best score of 79 in the marquee event. He faced 391 balls and hammered 60 fours and 17 sixes.

1.Shahid Afridi (154.23)

Shahid Afridi, the winner of the 2009 edition, tops the chart for having the highest strike rate in T20 World Cups. The former Pakistani batter has amassed 546 runs in 34 matches at an average of 18.82 and a solid strike rate of 154.23. In 32 innings, Afridi scored two fifties with the best score of 54*. The hard-hitting batter faced 354 deliveries in the competition and hit 49 fours and 21 maximums.