Top five active batsmen with the best strike-rate in T20Is
T20 cricket has gained massive popularity in recent years with the format being crisp and full of momentum shifts. There were some reservations regarding this version of the game when it first came into the picture. However, perspective and mindset changed with time and T20 emerged as a fan-favourite format.
Meanwhile, batting strike rate is a crucial aspect of T20 matches as an innings comprises just 120 legal deliveries. Hence, players can’t afford to take too much time to assess the conditions. However, a lot of risks is involved in big-hitting as one mistake can end a batter’s stay at the crease. Hence, batters have the onus to score quick runs but also to play substantial deliveries.
Meanwhile, let’s look at five current batters with the highest strike rate in T20Is (Min. 1000 runs)
George Munsey – 146.31
Scotland have taken steady strides in world cricket in recent times. They have particularly been impressive in the shortest format of the game. One of the major reasons behind the team’s rise is George Munsey’s blitzes at the top. The dasher can attack bowlers from the outset and his wide range of shots makes him an even greater asset. He has maintained a strike rate of 146.31 in 51 T20Is so far. He has also slammed 1270 runs.
Aaron Finch – 148.01
The only man with two 150-plus scores in T20Is, Aaron Finch is fourth on this list. The Australian opener likes to waste no time as ‘see the ball and hit the ball’ has been his policy. He has also maintained remarkable consistency in this format. His strike rate after 83 T20Is is a staggering 148.01. He has also slammed 2608 runs in the format.
Evin Lewis – 155.51
A West Indies batter was certain to feature in this list. Lewis has been a vital cog of the T20I team ever since making his international debut in 2016. The left-handed opener makes brilliant use of the powerplay overs and his knack of staying at the crease for long is a cherry on the cake. He has a strike rate of 155.51 in 50 T20Is so far.
Glenn Maxwell – 155.74
One of the hottest properties going around in world cricket, Glenn Maxwell is nothing short of a captain’s delight when he clicks. The dasher has several shots in his book, and the same makes him a force to reckon with. So far, the Australian dasher has scored 1844 runs in 79 T20Is at a sensational strike rate of 155.74.
Colin Munro – 156.44
The New Zealand international hasn’t played T20Is since February 2020. However, nothing can deny the fact that the southpaw has been phenomenal for the Kiwis. The swashbuckler has a knack of playing big knocks with a healthy strike rate. In fact, he was the first batter to slam three centuries in T20Is. With Munro’s career strike rate being 156.44, he tops this list.
