The Earlier strike rate was not a big deal in One day international. Only a few batsmen used to have the ability to score runs at a faster rate. But, the introduction of the T20 format has left an impact on ODIs also. The big score of 300, whichwas a rare sight back in the 90s, has become a familiar scene in modern cricket. Even England cricket has scored 480+ runs in ODIs. Batter's with elite Strike rates are the biggest match-winners of the modern game. Abd, Rohit , Pollard these players are prime examples of this. Sri Lanka Cricket has a rich history in ODI format, and they too have Produced dozens of explosive batter's.
1. Thesara Parera
Parera is popular for his big-hitting abilities in the lower order. He used to be a regular part of Sri Lanka cricket. Parera played a crucial role in Sri Lanka winning the 2014 T20 world cup. He is immense the best finisher for Sri Lanka ever. He played 166 ODIs matches, and his batting strike rate is 112. He used to play cricket in various T20 leagues.
2. Kusal Parera
Parera is a current Sri Lankan wicketkeeper batsman who is famous for his quick-fire cameos. He got recognized for his match-winning test knock against South Africa. Parera is one of the most consistent batsman of Sri Lanka at this moment. He has been part of the Sri Lanka World Cup squad. He has played 107 ODIs matches for Sri Lanka and scored 3000+ runs; his batting strike rate is 92.
3. Sanath Jayasuriya
Jayasuriya is a legend, the greatest left-handed Sri Lankan batsmen. He was famous for his firepower batting back in the 90s. He was one of the rarest batsmen of his era who carried the potential to bat with a higher strike rate. Jayasuriya played 441 ODIs matches for Sri Lanka and scored 13000+ runs. His strike rate is 91, which falls in the elite category.
4. Tilakaratne Dilshan
Dilshan is a former Sri Lankan who played all three formats for his national team. He is the player of Sri Lanka golden era of 2000-15. Dilshan is popularly known for his delighted scoop shot. He played 330 One day internationals for Sri Lanka with a score of 10290 runs. His strike rate was 86.
5. Kusal Mendis
Another batsman on this list is current Sri Lankan batsmen Kusal Mendis. He has played all three formats for his national team. Mendis has scored 2228 runs on his one-day international career with a strike rate of 83. Later, he got dropped from the team due to inconsistency.
6. Angelo Mathews
Mathews is a former Sri Lankan batsmen and captain. He has been a crucial member of Sri Lanka cricket for a long time. Mathews is currently the most experienced player in Sri Lanka cricket He has been part of Sri Lanka's greatest victories. He has played 218 One day international matches scoring 5835 runs. His strike rate in ODIs is 83.30.
7. Aravinda De Silva
De Silva is one of the greats in Sri Lanka cricket. He was a crucial part of Sri Lanka's world cup winning team. He is famous for his stylish right-handed batting. De Silva played a total of 308 one day international matches with Aggregating 9284 runs. His strike rate is 81 which was considered elite back in the 90s.
8. Kumar Sangakkara
Sangakkara is a leader, a classic batsman who is regarded as one of the most incredible batters in cricket history. His cover drive used to have different classes. Sangakkara's record in all three formats is prominent. Sangakkara played 397 one-day international matches for his national team, Where he smashed 139500 runs with a strike rate of 78.
9. Mahela Jayawardene
Mahela, just like Sangakkara, gained millions of fans with his elite batting. Sangakkara-Jayawardene duo is one of the most fabulous batting pairs in cricket history. Along with batting Mahela is famous for his captaincy. He has played 443 matches and scored 12000+. His strike rate was 78.
10. Arjuna Ranatunga
RRanatung is a prominent batsman, a true leader who uplifted Sri Lanka cricket at top level. He was captain of Sri Lanka's most significant achievement, the World Cup. Ranatunga played 269 one-day international matches for Sri Lanka and scored 9571 runs with a strike rate of 77.
