Strike Make Hype? — A Look at the World’s Top T20I Teams by Strike Rate
In modern T20 cricket, strike rate defines intent, aggression, and dominance. But which teams are truly setting the pace?
According to Crickbash, here’s how the world’s top 10 T20I nations rank by average strike rate (for current players with 10+ innings).
⚡ Top 10 – Average Strike Rate in T20Is
🇮🇳 India – Average SR: 153.2
| Player | Inns | Ave | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav | 85 | 37.08 | 164.2 |
| Hardik Pandya | 94 | 27.35 | 141.01 |
| Sanju Samson | 42 | 26.13 | 147.98 |
| Tilak Varma | 30 | 53.44 | 149.14 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 23 | 36.91 | 196.07 |
| Shubman Gill | 28 | 28.20 | 141.28 |
| Axar Patel | 47 | 19.73 | 138.64 |
| Shivam Dube | 30 | 29.05 | 138.66 |
| Rinku Singh | 25 | 42.30 | 161.76 |
🇦🇺 Australia – Average SR: 151.8
| Player | Inns | Ave | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | 114 | 29.51 | 156.00 |
| Mitch Marsh | 73 | 33.26 | 139.97 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 63 | 31.27 | 148.39 |
| Travis Head | 43 | 29.82 | 156.10 |
| Tim David | 41 | 32.72 | 174.44 |
| Josh Inglis | 35 | 30.27 | 164.41 |
| Cameron Green | 20 | 32.56 | 160.30 |
| Matt Short | 16 | 22.06 | 156.87 |
| Alex Carey | 29 | 11.12 | 109.87 |
🏴 England – Average SR: 149.7
| Player | Inns | Ave | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jos Buttler | 132 | 35.49 | 148.97 |
| Phil Salt | 46 | 38.50 | 168.12 |
| Harry Brook | 44 | 30.66 | 151.72 |
| Liam Livingstone | 47 | 25.13 | 148.98 |
| Ben Duckett | 20 | 29.27 | 153.64 |
| Tom Banton | 21 | 25.05 | 152.88 |
| Sam Curran | 38 | 17.30 | 131.57 |
| Will Jacks | 25 | 17.43 | 135.47 |
| Jacob Bethell | 18 | 30.15 | 155.55 |
🇿🇦 South Africa – Average SR: 143.2
| Player | Inns | Ave | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock | 92 | 31.14 | 138.08 |
| Reeza Hendricks | 83 | 29.49 | 130.19 |
| Aiden Markram | 58 | 29.34 | 145.82 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | 53 | 33.47 | 128.75 |
| Tristan Stubbs | 34 | 28.53 | 133.16 |
| Ryan Rickelton | 18 | 21.16 | 134.15 |
| Dewald Brevis | 12 | 34.50 | 192.73 |
| George Linde | 17 | 16.07 | 140.62 |
| Marco Jansen | 14 | 16.70 | 145.21 |
🇳🇿 New Zealand – Average SR: 142.8
| Player | Inns | Ave | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Phillips | 74 | 31.11 | 140.59 |
| Tim Seifert | 71 | 29.46 | 141.95 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 77 | 26.53 | 137.35 |
| Mark Chapman | 65 | 26.76 | 139.33 |
| Finn Allen | 52 | 25.19 | 163.27 |
| Jimmy Neesham | 69 | 20.77 | 151.06 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 29 | 20.00 | 137.31 |
| Michael Bracewell | 28 | 21.94 | 136.72 |
| Tom Robinson | 15 | 33.66 | 137.41 |
🌴 West Indies – Average SR: 137.4
| Player | Inns | Ave | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evin Lewis | 64 | 29.70 | 154.28 |
| Brandon King | 66 | 27.19 | 135.87 |
| Johnson Charles | 63 | 23.30 | 129.22 |
| Shai Hope | 49 | 28.13 | 137.65 |
| Kyle Mayers | 39 | 20.89 | 134.43 |
| Jason Holder | 57 | 17.89 | 137.13 |
| Romario Shepherd | 44 | 24.70 | 142.52 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 34 | 20.92 | 139.52 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 59 | 20.59 | 126.07 |
🇵🇰 Pakistan – Average SR: 133.7
| Player | Inns | Ave | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman | 101 | 23.80 | 131.24 |
| Saim Ayub | 46 | 19.38 | 134.11 |
| Shadab Khan | 58 | 18.00 | 140.17 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 55 | 18.31 | 133.15 |
| Sahibzada Farhan | 27 | 22.03 | 124.73 |
| Agha Salman | 30 | 23.37 | 110.21 |
| Mohammad Haris | 34 | 17.34 | 136.36 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 50 | 13.68 | 135.41 |
| Hasan Nawaz | 22 | 22.45 | 158.09 |
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka – Average SR: 126.1
| Player | Inns | Ave | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kusal Perera | 87 | 27.42 | 133.72 |
| Pathum Nissanka | 73 | 31.58 | 126.55 |
| Kusal Mendis | 90 | 25.55 | 131.45 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 103 | 20.54 | 123.70 |
| Charith Asalanka | 68 | 22.61 | 126.35 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 70 | 13.61 | 130.03 |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | 39 | 22.90 | 132.78 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 29 | 20.30 | 126.61 |
| Chamika Karunaratne | 36 | 16.21 | 103.70 |
🇧🇩 Bangladesh – Average SR: 125.4
| Player | Inns | Ave | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litton Das | 112 | 23.88 | 126.59 |
| Towhid Hridoy | 47 | 26.20 | 122.57 |
| Tanzid Hasan | 39 | 25.45 | 125.66 |
| Jaker Ali | 40 | 26.29 | 123.69 |
| Shamim Hossain | 36 | 19.89 | 124.89 |
| Parvez Hossain Emon | 26 | 20.84 | 131.56 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 29 | 16.72 | 116.75 |
| Saif Hassan | 14 | 32.72 | 126.31 |
| Rishad Hossain | 29 | 9.71 | 130.76 |
🇦🇫 Afghanistan – Average SR: 120.8
| Player | Inns | Ave | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Nabi | 133 | 22.57 | 136.72 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 77 | 24.93 | 132.59 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 55 | 28.34 | 109.19 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 67 | 20.54 | 121.57 |
| Karim Janat | 56 | 16.86 | 117.67 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 48 | 15.63 | 118.26 |
| Rashid Khan | 66 | 15.00 | 131.46 |
| Sediqullah Atal | 19 | 22.33 | 114.85 |
| Darwish Rasooli | 16 | 14.57 | 105.15 |
💥 Power Hitters Lead the Way
India tops the list with a remarkable 153.2, reflecting the explosive approach seen in their batting lineup.
Close behind, Australia (151.8) and England (149.7) continue their tradition of fearless hitting and deep batting depth.
⚔️ Middle Order Battle
Teams like South Africa and New Zealand maintain solid strike rates above 140 — showing balance between power and precision.
The West Indies, long known for their six-hitting culture, remain competitive with 137.4, while Pakistan (133.7) stays steady with a more technical, stroke-based style.
🔥 The Chase Continues
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan round out the top 10. Despite lower averages, these teams show signs of evolution — with young talents raising their strike rate trends in recent years.
🧠 Conclusion: Strike Rate as a Mindset
In an era where T20 cricket is all about pace and power, strike rate remains the truest reflection of a team’s intent.
The data shows that nations like India, Australia, and England have built dominance through attacking depth and fearless batting.
Meanwhile, emerging teams are in transition — blending experience with youthful firepower to close the gap.
As the format continues to evolve, strike rate will only grow in importance — not just as a number, but as a mindset that defines modern T20 cricket.
Let’s see next time — how the striking approach truly comes to the party! ⚡🏏
📊 Average SR in T20Is (Current Players – 10+ innings)
Source: Cricinfo
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