Krunal Pandya and Chris Morris lead the best ever strike rates in an innings in the Indian Premier League

May 17, 2021

By: Vaamanaa Sethi

Krunal Pandya — 500

India’s left handed batsman and slow left-arm orthodox bowler who made his IPL debut in 2016 holds the record for best strike rate in an innings in IPL history for Mumbai Indians. He scored 20 runs in four balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in that match.

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Chris Morris — 422.22

South Africa’s right-handed batsman and right arm fast medium bowler smashed 38 runs facing 9 balls with the second highest strike rate in an innings with 422.22 while playing for Delhi Capitals against Rising Pune Supergiant in IPL 2017.

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Axar Patel — 420

India’s all-rounder joins the list by scoring 21 runs with a strike rate of 420 in 5 deliveries against Chennai Super Kings while playing for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2020.

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Albie Morkel — 400

South Africa’s all rounder who is renowned for his six hitting abilities whipped 28 runs in 7 balls with a strike rate of 400 in IPL 2012 while playing for Chennai Super Kings against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

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AB de Villiers — 387.50

One of the most successful batsmen in the world who is also known as ‘Mr. 360 degree’ notched 31 runs in 8 balls for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors in IPL 2013.

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Balachandra Akhil — 385.71

A very useful all-rounder who is a middle-order batsman and medium fast bowler hammered 27 runs in 7 deliveries with a strike rate of 385.71 in IPL 2008 while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Delhi Capitals.

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AB de Villiers — 372.72

Villiers, a three-time ICC Player of the Year award winner appears for a second time in the list by scoring 41 runs in 11 deliveries with a strike rate of 372.72 for Royal Challengers Bangalore playing against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2015.

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Andre Russell — 369.23

This Jamaican all-rounder grabs the eighth position in the list by smashing 48 runs in 13 balls with a strike rate of 369.23 while playing for Kolkata Knight Riders against Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2019.

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Vinay Kumar — 366.66

Right handed batsman who is also known for his unique bowling skills scored 22 runs in 6 deliveries with a strike rate of 366.66 for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2013 against Rajasthan Royals.

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Virat Kohli — 357.14

Current Indian team captain who is known for his aggressive batting made 25 runs in just 7 balls with a strike of 357.14 for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2019 against Rajasthan Royals.

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