In T20 cricket, the art of amassing runs rapidly should be developed among batters to gain success. In a massive T20 league such as the Indian Premier League (IPL), it becomes even more crucial as several times, batters face situations when they are often required to keep the run-rate high to survive in matches. During those instances, it becomes mandatory for batters to go ballistic against bowlers to have control in contests.

In the last 15 installments of the IPL, many players have displayed their brilliance with their hard-hitting capabilities. However, some have maintained consistency and pulled off the record of having the highest strike rate in the history of the league. Against quality bowlers, these players have not compromised in showing class with their valiant batting nature.

Here are five batters with the highest strike rate in the history of the IPL (minimum 50 matches)

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/reports-glenn-maxwell-likely-to-return-to-professional-cricket-in-couple-of-weeks/" title="Glenn Maxwell" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Glenn Maxwell&nbsp;</a>is one of the fiercest batters in T20 Internationals and IPL due to his aggressive game style. In international cricket, he has amassed 2,159 runs in 98 T20Is at an impeccable strike rate of 150.97. Banking on the veteran’s ferocious batting attitude, Australia have assigned him the role of a match-finisher.

In the cash-rich league, he is active since 2012 and has played for Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the past. Currently, he is a part of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and has scored 814 runs for them in 28 IPL contests at an impressive strike rate of 152.43.

Talking about his overall IPL record, the 34-year-old has accumulated 2,319 runs in 110 matches at a humongous strike rate of 153.88. In the tournament, his best year came in 2014 when he notched 552 runs for Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 16 matches at an overwhelming strike rate of 187.75.

There was a time when the South Africa all-rounder, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/chris-morris-announces-retirement-from-all-forms-of-cricket/" title="Chris Morris" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Morris</a>, was one of the most sought-after names in the league due to his all-round skills. However, in the tournament, the Protea looked more effective with his bat due to his power-hitting potential. In 2016, Delhi Capitals (DC) showed faith in Morris to utilise his batting strength.

Playing his maiden season for DC, Morris went hard on bowlers smashing 195 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 178.89. After receiving his services for four seasons, DC released him in December 2019. In 2021, he drew attention as Rajasthan Royals (RR) acquired him for INR 16.25 crore at the mini-auction.

However, the veteran couldn’t justify his amount as he failed to show up in the competition. In 2022, he participated in the mega auction but couldn’t get a buyer. So far, he has appeared in 10 editions of the league in which he has added 618 runs to his profile in 81 matches at a strike rate of 155.27.

The former India batter&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/might-be-your-last-series-murali-vijay-recalls-virender-sehwags-words-that-became-turning-point-in-his-career/" title="Viirender Sehwag" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virender Sehwag</a> was known for delivering explosive starts to India in international cricket. In the IPL as well, he did the same for his franchises with his incredible batting talent. In his eight years of league career, he featured for two teams; Delhi Capitals (DC) from 2008-13 and Punjab Kings (PBKS) from 2014-15.

In the league’s inaugural edition, the right-hander showcased his class scoring 406 runs for DC in 14 games at an enormous strike rate of 184.54. His best IPL performance came in 2012, when he chalked up 495 runs in 16 matches at an excellent strike rate of 161.23.&nbsp;

In 2014, the flamboyant batter joined Punjab Kings (PBKS) and racked up 455 runs in 17 matches at a strike rate of 144.44. In 2015, he announced his retirement from all forms of the sport, which brought down curtains on his IPL career too. The 44-year-old scored 2,728 runs in 104 matches at a phenomenal strike rate of 155.44.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/anything-you-do-in-cricket-is-challenging-sunil-narine-ahead-of-ilt20-in-the-uae-5204/" title="Sunil Narine" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sunil Narine</a> started his IPL career in 2012 as a premier bowler of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). For the first five seasons, Narine served the team as a bowler, but in 2017, the then-KKR skipper assigned him the task to open the innings for the team. Taking up the job of an opener, Narine delivered blistering starts to the team.

With 224 runs in 16 matches at a remarkable strike rate of 172.30, he helped the team to qualify for the playoffs stage. Counting on his 2017 batting numbers, the team management continued to support him in 2018. This time, he looked better as he hit 357 runs in 16 games at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 189.89.

After 2020, the Caribbean player’s batting form plummeted but in the 2021 eliminator game against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), he showcased his match-finishing skills with his 26-run knock that came in 15 deliveries. Till now, the 34-year-old has piled up 1,025 runs in 148 matches at a strike rate of 162.69.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/bbl-2022-23-andre-russell-hits-103m-monster-six-against-brisbane-heat/" title="Andre Russell" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Andre Russell</a> is one of the most dangerous batters in the league due to his magnificent power-hitting skills. In his more than ten years of IPL career, he has given nightmares to bowlers a lot of times with his stunning knocks. In 2019, he played one of the stunning knocks of his IPL career.

Against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, he destroyed bowlers scoring 48 runs off just 13 deliveries at an unbelievable strike rate of 369.23. The dashing Windies batter’s special contribution gained him a lot of appreciation as he helped his team to win the contest that was almost out of their hand.

In the previous edition, he scored 335 runs in 14 matches at a swashbuckling strike rate of 174.78. Discussing his overall IPL figures, the right-hander has scored 2,035 runs in 98 IPL games at a strike rate of 177.88. With these number, he also hold the record for having the highest strike rate in the history of the cash-rich IPL.

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In T20 cricket, the art of amassing runs rapidly should be developed among batters to gain success. In a massive T20 league such as the Indian Premier League (IPL), it becomes even more crucial as several times, batters face situations when they are often required to keep the run-rate high to survive in matches. During those instances, it becomes mandatory for batters to go ballistic against bowlers to have control in contests.
In the last 15 installments of the IPL, many players have displayed their brilliance with their hard-hitting capabilities. However, some have maintained consistency and pulled off the record of having the highest strike rate in the history of the league. Against quality bowlers, these players have not compromised in showing class with their valiant batting nature.
Here are five batters with the highest strike rate in the history of the IPL (minimum 50 matches)
5. Glenn Maxwell
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/reports-glenn-maxwell-likely-to-return-to-professional-cricket-in-couple-of-weeks/" title="Glenn Maxwell" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Glenn Maxwell&nbsp;</a>is one of the fiercest batters in T20 Internationals and IPL due to his aggressive game style. In international cricket, he has amassed 2,159 runs in 98 T20Is at an impeccable strike rate of 150.97. Banking on the veteran’s ferocious batting attitude, Australia have assigned him the role of a match-finisher.
In the cash-rich league, he is active since 2012 and has played for Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the past. Currently, he is a part of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and has scored 814 runs for them in 28 IPL contests at an impressive strike rate of 152.43.
Talking about his overall IPL record, the 34-year-old has accumulated 2,319 runs in 110 matches at a humongous strike rate of 153.88. In the tournament, his best year came in 2014 when he notched 552 runs for Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 16 matches at an overwhelming strike rate of 187.75.

4. Chris Morris&nbsp;
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There was a time when the South Africa all-rounder, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/chris-morris-announces-retirement-from-all-forms-of-cricket/" title="Chris Morris" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Morris</a>, was one of the most sought-after names in the league due to his all-round skills. However, in the tournament, the Protea looked more effective with his bat due to his power-hitting potential. In 2016, Delhi Capitals (DC) showed faith in Morris to utilise his batting strength.
Playing his maiden season for DC, Morris went hard on bowlers smashing 195 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 178.89. After receiving his services for four seasons, DC released him in December 2019. In 2021, he drew attention as Rajasthan Royals (RR) acquired him for INR 16.25 crore at the mini-auction.
However, the veteran couldn’t justify his amount as he failed to show up in the competition. In 2022, he participated in the mega auction but couldn’t get a buyer. So far, he has appeared in 10 editions of the league in which he has added 618 runs to his profile in 81 matches at a strike rate of 155.27.

3. Virender Sehwag
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The former India batter&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/might-be-your-last-series-murali-vijay-recalls-virender-sehwags-words-that-became-turning-point-in-his-career/" title="Viirender Sehwag" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virender Sehwag</a> was known for delivering explosive starts to India in international cricket. In the IPL as well, he did the same for his franchises with his incredible batting talent. In his eight years of league career, he featured for two teams; Delhi Capitals (DC) from 2008-13 and Punjab Kings (PBKS) from 2014-15.
In the league’s inaugural edition, the right-hander showcased his class scoring 406 runs for DC in 14 games at an enormous strike rate of 184.54. His best IPL performance came in 2012, when he chalked up 495 runs in 16 matches at an excellent strike rate of 161.23.&nbsp;
In 2014, the flamboyant batter joined Punjab Kings (PBKS) and racked up 455 runs in 17 matches at a strike rate of 144.44. In 2015, he announced his retirement from all forms of the sport, which brought down curtains on his IPL career too. The 44-year-old scored 2,728 runs in 104 matches at a phenomenal strike rate of 155.44.

2. Sunil Narine
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/anything-you-do-in-cricket-is-challenging-sunil-narine-ahead-of-ilt20-in-the-uae-5204/" title="Sunil Narine" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sunil Narine</a> started his IPL career in 2012 as a premier bowler of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). For the first five seasons, Narine served the team as a bowler, but in 2017, the then-KKR skipper assigned him the task to open the innings for the team. Taking up the job of an opener, Narine delivered blistering starts to the team.
With 224 runs in 16 matches at a remarkable strike rate of 172.30, he helped the team to qualify for the playoffs stage. Counting on his 2017 batting numbers, the team management continued to support him in 2018. This time, he looked better as he hit 357 runs in 16 games at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 189.89.
After 2020, the Caribbean player’s batting form plummeted but in the 2021 eliminator game against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), he showcased his match-finishing skills with his 26-run knock that came in 15 deliveries. Till now, the 34-year-old has piled up 1,025 runs in 148 matches at a strike rate of 162.69.

1. Andre Russell
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/bbl-2022-23-andre-russell-hits-103m-monster-six-against-brisbane-heat/" title="Andre Russell" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Andre Russell</a> is one of the most dangerous batters in the league due to his magnificent power-hitting skills. In his more than ten years of IPL career, he has given nightmares to bowlers a lot of times with his stunning knocks. In 2019, he played one of the stunning knocks of his IPL career.
Against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, he destroyed bowlers scoring 48 runs off just 13 deliveries at an unbelievable strike rate of 369.23. The dashing Windies batter’s special contribution gained him a lot of appreciation as he helped his team to win the contest that was almost out of their hand.
In the previous edition, he scored 335 runs in 14 matches at a swashbuckling strike rate of 174.78. Discussing his overall IPL figures, the right-hander has scored 2,035 runs in 98 IPL games at a strike rate of 177.88. With these number, he also hold the record for having the highest strike rate in the history of the cash-rich IPL.
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In T20 cricket, the art of amassing runs rapidly should be developed among batters to gain success. In a massive T20 league such as the Indian Premier League (IPL), it becomes even more crucial as several times, batters face situations when they are often required to keep the run-rate high to survive in matches. During those instances, it becomes mandatory for batters to go ballistic against bowlers to have control in contests.
In the last 15 installments of the IPL, many players have displayed their brilliance with their hard-hitting capabilities. However, some have maintained consistency and pulled off the record of having the highest strike rate in the history of the league. Against quality bowlers, these players have not compromised in showing class with their valiant batting nature.
Here are five batters with the highest strike rate in the history of the IPL (minimum 50 matches)
5. Glenn Maxwell
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1675250185579_Glenn-Maxwell.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/reports-glenn-maxwell-likely-to-return-to-professional-cricket-in-couple-of-weeks/" title="Glenn Maxwell" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Glenn Maxwell&nbsp;</a>is one of the fiercest batters in T20 Internationals and IPL due to his aggressive game style. In international cricket, he has amassed 2,159 runs in 98 T20Is at an impeccable strike rate of 150.97. Banking on the veteran’s ferocious batting attitude, Australia have assigned him the role of a match-finisher.
In the cash-rich league, he is active since 2012 and has played for Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the past. Currently, he is a part of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and has scored 814 runs for them in 28 IPL contests at an impressive strike rate of 152.43.
Talking about his overall IPL record, the 34-year-old has accumulated 2,319 runs in 110 matches at a humongous strike rate of 153.88. In the tournament, his best year came in 2014 when he notched 552 runs for Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 16 matches at an overwhelming strike rate of 187.75.

4. Chris Morris&nbsp;
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/2021/04/Chris-Morris.jpg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
There was a time when the South Africa all-rounder, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/chris-morris-announces-retirement-from-all-forms-of-cricket/" title="Chris Morris" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Morris</a>, was one of the most sought-after names in the league due to his all-round skills. However, in the tournament, the Protea looked more effective with his bat due to his power-hitting potential. In 2016, Delhi Capitals (DC) showed faith in Morris to utilise his batting strength.
Playing his maiden season for DC, Morris went hard on bowlers smashing 195 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 178.89. After receiving his services for four seasons, DC released him in December 2019. In 2021, he drew attention as Rajasthan Royals (RR) acquired him for INR 16.25 crore at the mini-auction.
However, the veteran couldn’t justify his amount as he failed to show up in the competition. In 2022, he participated in the mega auction but couldn’t get a buyer. So far, he has appeared in 10 editions of the league in which he has added 618 runs to his profile in 81 matches at a strike rate of 155.27.

3. Virender Sehwag
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1675250201865_Virender-Sehwag.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
The former India batter&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/might-be-your-last-series-murali-vijay-recalls-virender-sehwags-words-that-became-turning-point-in-his-career/" title="Viirender Sehwag" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virender Sehwag</a> was known for delivering explosive starts to India in international cricket. In the IPL as well, he did the same for his franchises with his incredible batting talent. In his eight years of league career, he featured for two teams; Delhi Capitals (DC) from 2008-13 and Punjab Kings (PBKS) from 2014-15.
In the league’s inaugural edition, the right-hander showcased his class scoring 406 runs for DC in 14 games at an enormous strike rate of 184.54. His best IPL performance came in 2012, when he chalked up 495 runs in 16 matches at an excellent strike rate of 161.23.&nbsp;
In 2014, the flamboyant batter joined Punjab Kings (PBKS) and racked up 455 runs in 17 matches at a strike rate of 144.44. In 2015, he announced his retirement from all forms of the sport, which brought down curtains on his IPL career too. The 44-year-old scored 2,728 runs in 104 matches at a phenomenal strike rate of 155.44.

2. Sunil Narine
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/2019/04/Sunil-Narine-1.jpg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/anything-you-do-in-cricket-is-challenging-sunil-narine-ahead-of-ilt20-in-the-uae-5204/" title="Sunil Narine" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sunil Narine</a> started his IPL career in 2012 as a premier bowler of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). For the first five seasons, Narine served the team as a bowler, but in 2017, the then-KKR skipper assigned him the task to open the innings for the team. Taking up the job of an opener, Narine delivered blistering starts to the team.
With 224 runs in 16 matches at a remarkable strike rate of 172.30, he helped the team to qualify for the playoffs stage. Counting on his 2017 batting numbers, the team management continued to support him in 2018. This time, he looked better as he hit 357 runs in 16 games at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 189.89.
After 2020, the Caribbean player’s batting form plummeted but in the 2021 eliminator game against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), he showcased his match-finishing skills with his 26-run knock that came in 15 deliveries. Till now, the 34-year-old has piled up 1,025 runs in 148 matches at a strike rate of 162.69.

1. Andre Russell
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Andre-Russell-kkr.jpg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/bbl-2022-23-andre-russell-hits-103m-monster-six-against-brisbane-heat/" title="Andre Russell" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Andre Russell</a> is one of the most dangerous batters in the league due to his magnificent power-hitting skills. In his more than ten years of IPL career, he has given nightmares to bowlers a lot of times with his stunning knocks. In 2019, he played one of the stunning knocks of his IPL career.
Against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, he destroyed bowlers scoring 48 runs off just 13 deliveries at an unbelievable strike rate of 369.23. The dashing Windies batter’s special contribution gained him a lot of appreciation as he helped his team to win the contest that was almost out of their hand.
In the previous edition, he scored 335 runs in 14 matches at a swashbuckling strike rate of 174.78. Discussing his overall IPL figures, the right-hander has scored 2,035 runs in 98 IPL games at a strike rate of 177.88. With these number, he also hold the record for having the highest strike rate in the history of the cash-rich IPL.
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