The Strike rate in T20 cricket matters most for any batter. One can play with a low strike rate in tests or one day, but a low strike rate in T20 will affect the team results. A Score of 30 runs in 10 balls brings more value than 50 runs in 40 balls. The opposite team's concerns are more about players with a high strike rate. We have seen how one batter changed the match result while coming down the order and scoring with a higher strike rate. Many top-level one-day batters fail to find a place in the shortest format due to their moderate strike rate.
1. Andree Russell
Russell's name will come in strike rate records. The Right-hand batter is an experienced name in this format. Currently, he prefers to play only T20 cricket regarding his fitness issues. Russell has the Highest strike rate for West Indies cricket. He bats with a strike rate of 156.
2. Evin Lewis
Lewis is a Right-hand opening batter. He plays in almost every franchise cricket. Lewis has become a regular opening batter for his national cricket team. He has played 50 T20 international matches so far and bats with a strike rate of 155.
3. Dareen Sammy
Sammy is an iconic name of the West Indies cricket team. He has led his national cricket team to the two world cups under his captaincy. Sammy was a lower-order batter who played with a strike rate of 148.
4. Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle is an iconic name in T20 cricket. He holds the majority of T20 batting records. Gayle gave up test cricket way back. He currently plays in just franchise cricket. Gayle is an explosive opening batter, and there is no surprise that his strike rate is 137.
5. Kieron Pollard
Pollard is a star all-rounder of modern cricket. The star Caribbean player has learned a lot from the IPL. He was a part of both World cup teams of 2012 and 2016. Pollard is currently leading the West Indies national side. His strike rate is 135 in T20 cricket.
6. Nicholas Pooran
Pooran is the future superstar of the shortest format of cricket. He has shown his glimpse of talent in a concise time. He currently participates in every franchise cricket. He has played 49 T20 international matches so far with a strike rate of 128. Pooran has played in the IPL also and impressed everyone in his very first season.
7. Dwayne Smith
Smith was once the most explosive batter in his national team. He played franchise cricket for various teams. Smith was a part of the world cup-winning team of 2012. He played 33 matches and scored 582 runs with a strike rate of 122.
8. J Charles
Charles is a former top-order batter of the West Indies cricket team. He played 34 T20 international matches for his national cricket team in six years. He scored 700+ runs with a strike rate of 121 in international cricket.
9. L Simmons
Simmons is an iconic name of T20 cricket. He is often recognized for his match-winning semifinal knock against India. Simmons played 68 T20 international matches for his national cricket team and scored 1527 runs with a strike rate of 120.
10. Shimron Hetmyer
Hetmyer is an emerging cricketer. He is known for playing powerful shots. The ability of Hetmyer to hit spinners for a six makes him special in this format. He is a dynamic batter and has played 42 international matches so far, and scored 666 runs with a strike rate of 118.
