Every cricketer dreams of playing and winning the ODI World Cup for their respective teams. The ODI World Cup comes only once every four years. A big tournament like the World Cup brings responsibility and extra pressure on players, so every batter carefully plays in the World Cup. But some fearless batsmen have scored runs with the highest strike rate in the ODI World Cup.
1. Glenn Maxwell (160)
Glenn Maxwell is currently one of the most dangerous batsmen in the world. Till now, he has played 3 ODI World Cups from the year 2015 to 2023. No one can forget him after his heroics against Afghanistan in the previous ODI World Cup. In his first World Cup tournament against Sri Lanka, Glenn Maxwell scored his first-ever ODI century, the fastest World Cup century of that time. He has the highest strike rate in ODI World Cup history. In 27 World Cup matches Glenn Maxwell played in 25 innings, scoring 901 runs with an average of 47 and an exceptional strike rate of 160.
2. Brendon McCullum (120)
Brendon McCullum is one of the most ruthless batsmen that the world has ever seen. His white-ball stats cannot justify his impact on the game and New Zealand. His aggressive and attacking approach in the 2015 World Cup was one of the main reasons behind New Zealand's success. Even in ODI World Cup history, Brendon McCullum has the second-highest strike rate. In his career, he played in 4 World Cup editions from 2003 to 2015. In the ODI World Cup, Brendon McCullum played in 27 innings, scoring 742 runs with an average of 33 and a fantastic strike rate of 120.
3. Jos Buttler (118)
Jos Buttler is currently one of the best and most important players for England. Despite England's failure in the 2023 World Cup, no one can doubt his batting ability. In the 2019 World Cup finals, Jos Buttler built the most crucial partnership with Ben Stokes, which changed the game for England. He has the highest strike rate for England in the ODI World Cup. Till now, Jos Buttler has played 3 ODI World Cups from 2015 to 2023. In the ODI World Cup, Jos Buttler played in 23 innings, scoring 591 runs with an average of 26 and a magnificent strike rate of 118.
4. AB de Villiers (117)
AB de Villiers is one of the best batsmen that South Africa has ever produced. He holds the record for the fastest ODI in 50, century, and 150, which are still unbreakable. From 2007 to 2015, AB de Villiers played three editions of the ODI World Cup. In the 2015 World Cup, he was the nightmare of every bowler. AB de Villiers is one of the rarest players who scored over 1,000 runs in the World Cup with a strike rate above 100. In 22 World Cup innings, AB de Villiers scored 1,207 runs with an outstanding average of 63 and a mind-blowing strike rate of 117.
5. Kapil Dev (115)
Kapil Dev is the most excellent all-rounder that India has ever produced. No one can forget his unbelievable innings against Zimbabwe. Unfortunately, that match was not recorded due to the media strike. Still, only some of his 175 runs innings will be remembered. From 1979 to 1992, Kapil Dev played in 4 World Cup editions and is the Indian batsman with the highest strike rate in the ODI World Cup. In the 4th World Cup edition, Kapil Dev played 26 matches in which he batted 24 innings. In his 24 innings, Kapil Dev scored 669 runs with an average of 37 and a strike rate of 115.
6. David Miller (113)
David Miller is an explosive middle-order batsman from South Africa. South Africa played very well in the 2015 and 2023 World Cup editions and reached the semi-finals. David Miller played a huge role in South Africa's success. He played many brilliant innings in both World Cups with a reasonable strike rate. Until now, David Miller has played in 3 World Cups, and every time, he has a strike rate above 100. From 2015 to the 2023 World Cup edition, David Miller batted in 21 innings, scoring 816 runs with a strike rate of 113.
7. Shane Watson (108)
Shane Watson is one of the finest all-rounders that Australia has ever produced. He was the kind of player who could win the match with bat and bowl. Shane Watson played many crucial clutch innings in big tournaments like World Cups. From 2007 to 2015, Shane Watson played 3 World Cups in which he was the winning member of the Australian team in 2007 and 2015. In his ODI World Cup career, Shane Watson played 19 innings, scoring 643 runs with an exceptional average of 53 and a strike rate of 108.
8. Rachin Ravindra (106)
Rachin Ravindra was one of the most significant finds in New Zealand in 2023. This young opener fantastically played throughout the 2023 World Cup. Rachin Ravindra's batting performance was one of the biggest reasons behind New Zealand's success in the 2023 World Cup. Undoubtedly, Rachin Ravindra was the best youngster in the 2023 World Cup. In the World Cup, Rachin Ravindra played ten matches, scoring 578 runs with an outstanding average of 64 and a decent strike rate of 106.
9. Virender Sehwag (106)
Virender Sehwag is one of the most brutal and aggressive batsmen that the world has ever seen. His fearless and attacking mindset always allowed him to be on the front foot. No one can forget his style of smashing boundary in every 1st ball of the 2011 World Cup match. From 2003 to 2011, Virender Sehwag played in 3 ODI World Cups, where he batted aggressively every time. In his 22 World Cup innings, Virender Sehwag scored 843 runs with an average of 38 and a reasonable strike rate of 106.
10. Rohit Sharma (105)
Rohit Sharma was disappointed after not being selected for the 2011 World Cup. But Rohit Sharma performed in every ODI World Cup edition after that ODI World Cup. In the 2019 World Cup, he scored five centuries and broke the Sangakkara's precious record of most centuries in an edition. Even in every match of the 2023 World Cup, Rohit Sharma always gave India an attacking and positive start, and it was one of the biggest reasons behind India's dominance in the 2023 World Cup. In 28 innings of the World Cup, Rohit Sharma scored 1,575 runs with an exceptional average of 60 and a strike rate of 105.
