The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen several prominent ball strikers over the years. While some of them have retired, most of them are still playing in the cash-rich league. These players have the ability to turn the match on its head as they can do severe damage with the bat thanks to their high strike rate in IPL. On that note, let us take a look at three such batters who have the highest strike rate in IPL.
Player | Strike Rate |
Travis Head | 177.5 |
Heinrich Klaasen | 175.7 |
Andre Russell | 175.2 |
Highest strike rate in IPL (Minimum 500 runs)
Travis Head
Travis Head with a strike rate of 177.5 has the highest strike rate in IPL with minimum 500 runs under his belt. The left-handed batter has been in form of his life lately. Head has given several brisk starts to the Orange Army and has been ruthless against both pace and the spin bowling.
Heinrich Klaasen
Heinrich Klaasen comes second on the list of highest strike rate in IPL after amassing atleast 500 runs. The right-handed batter has been the backbone of the SRH middle-order in the ongoing edition. Klaasen will look to continue his good run with the bat and help his side to lift the coveted trophy.
Andre Russell
Kolkata Knight Riders veteran all-rounder, Andre Russell has a strike rate of 175.2. In IPL 2024, Russell has been on fire with the bat. Coming out to bat in the death overs, Russell has played several brutal cameos with the bat to help his side. Apart from his antics with the bat, Russell has been very handy with the ball as well.