🏏 Changing the Game: How T20I Batters Turned Up the Heat
T20 cricket isn’t just a format anymore — it’s a revolution.
And if there’s one number that captures that revolution, it’s the Strike Rate.
From 2009 to 2025, the way batters have attacked bowlers has completely flipped the script — and the stats from Crickbash tell the full story.
⚡ The Early Days: Finding Their Feet (2009–2013)
Back in the late 2000s, T20s were still figuring themselves out. Batters were cautious, and “120+ strike rate” was enough to make headlines.
Between 2009 and 2013, averages hovered around 115–122 — steady, safe, and sometimes slow.
But by 2013, the graph spiked to 130.65, and the message was clear: the game was changing.
💥 The Power Era Arrives (2014–2018)
Then came the boom.
This was the era of Gayle, AB, Maxwell — the entertainers who turned six-hitting into an art form.
Innovation exploded: switch hits, ramps, reverse sweeps — all fair game.
The numbers followed the fireworks, peaking at 133.5 in 2018.
The old “anchor role” began to fade. Suddenly, if you weren’t striking above 130, you weren’t keeping up.
🧠 The Tactical Twist (2019–2021)
Cricket, as always, found balance.
Between 2019 and 2021, strike rates danced between extremes — from 138.74 (2019) to a dip at 123.05 (2021).
Pitch conditions, smarter bowling, and pandemic disruptions played their part.
But one thing was certain — T20s were no longer a guessing game. Every team had a plan, and every batter had gears to switch through.
🔥 The Modern Explosion (2022–2025*)
Welcome to the power age.
From 135.88 in 2022 to 137.84 in 2025, today’s T20I batters are rewriting what “normal” looks like.
Strike rate 120? That’s average.
130? Expected.
140+? That’s the new gold standard.
It’s fearless, it’s fast, and it’s thrilling to watch. Franchise leagues, analytics, and fearless young talent have pushed the boundaries further than ever before.
🚀 The Road Ahead
If this trend continues, we’re looking at a future where 140+ averages become routine.
With bigger bats, smarter training, and endless creativity, T20 cricket is only getting wilder — and fans are loving every minute of it.
Because in modern cricket, it’s not just about scoring runs.
It’s about changing the game — one boundary at a time.
📊 Data: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
📅 T20I Player SR Average (2009–2025)
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