The strike rate in T20 internationals is one of the most important things. The shortest format demands the scoring of runs at a very fast pace. The faster the runs are scored the better it is for the team to perform. We all know that West Indians are known for their power-hitting and big-hitting skills. The West Indian cricketers also have the best strike rates in terms of international T20 cricket. In this article, we will discuss the top 10 West Indian batsmen who have the highest strike rate in T20 internationals.
1. Andre Russell (156.00)
The West Indian batsman with the highest strike rate in T20 Internationals is the all-rounder Andre Russell. He made his t20 International debut for West Indies in 2011 and still plays for the national side. He has represented West Indies in 67 T20 International matches in which he has scored 741 runs at a strike rate of 156.00.
2. Evin Lewis (155.51)
The next player on the list of the top 10 West Indian batsmen with the highest strike rate in T20 International Cricket is Evin Lewis. He played International T20 cricket for West Indies from 2016 to 2021 and has represented West Indies in 50 International T20 matches. He has scored 1423 International T20 runs in these matches at a strike rate of 155.51.
3. Darren Sammy (148.74)
The third highest strike rate for West Indies in T20 International Cricket is scored by the former West Indian captain Darren Sammy. He played International T20 cricket for West Indies from 2007 to 2016. During this time, he has played 66 International T20 matches for West Indies and has scored 534 runs with a strike rate of 148.74.
4. Rovman Powell (138.78)
Next on the list of the top 10 West Indian batsmen with the highest strike rate in T20 International Cricket is Rovman Powell. He made his international T20 debut for West Indies in 2017 and currently is a very important player on the West Indian side. Till now, he has played 39 International T20 matches for West Indies and has scored 619 runs at a strike rate of 138.78.
5. Chris Gayle (137.50)
Next on the list is the universe boss Chris Gayle himself. He is well known for his big-hitting skills and has played T20 International Cricket for West Indies from 2006 to 2021. During this period, he has played 79 T20 International matches for West Indies and has scored 1899 runs with a strike rate of 137.50.
6. Kieron Pollard (135.14)
The sixth highest strike rate for any West Indian batsman in T20 International is scored by Kieron Pollard. He made his international T20 debut in 2008 and recently retired from all formats of international cricket. He has plain 101 T20 International matches for West Indies and has scored 1569 runs in them with a strike rate of 135.14.
7. Nicolas Pooran (128.97)
The Next player on the list of the top 10 West Indian batsmen with the highest strike rate in T20 International Cricket is the wicketkeeper-batsman Nicolas Pooran. He made his international T20 debut in 2016 and has played 57 International T20 matches for West Indies till now. He has scored 1193 runs in T20 internationals with a strike rate of 128.97.
8. Brandon King (123.72)
The eighth highest strike rate for any West Indian batsman in international T20 cricket is scored by Brandon king. He made his t20 International debut in 2019 and is currently the opening batsman in the West Indies National side. He has played 21 T20 International matches for West Indies and has scored 412 runs at a strike rate of 123.72.
9. Dwayne Smith (122.78)
Next on the list of the top 10 West Indian batsmen with the highest strike rate in T20 International Cricket is Darren Smith. He has played T20 International matches for West Indies from 2006 to 2015. He represented West Indies in 33 t20 international games and has scored 582 runs in them at a strike rate of 122.78.
10. Johnson Charles (121.68)
The last player on the list of the top 10 West Indian batsmen with the highest strike rate in T20 International Cricket is Johnson Charles. He represented West Indies and T20 International Cricket from 2011 to 2016. During this period, he played 34 T20 International matches for West Indies and scored 724 runs in them with a strike rate of 121.68.
