Many ODI innings have been characterized by incredible strike rates. This revolution didn’t necessarily start during the T20 era. The format had the spark throughout. Sometimes, all it took was for a batter to enter a different zone. And after playing innings of a lifetime, these batters exited the game. They rank among the greatest ODI knocks of all time and are not considered cameos. The top 5 ODI innings with the highest strike rate are as follows:
#5 CHRIS GAYLE (SR: 285.18)
Chris Gayle cannot be excluded from a list that discusses strike rates. 2019 was a year in which West Indies and England both posed a serious threat to the ODI 500-run threshold. The 2019 World Cup was preceded by a 5-match ODI series between the two teams. West Indies dominated England in the previous encounter with a bombardment of short balls. Gayle started off well, knowing she just needed to win by 114. He scored 77 runs off just 27 balls, including 5 fours and 9 sixes, for a strike rate of 285.18!
#4 BRENDON MCCULLUM (SR: 285.71)
No matter the circumstance, he was one cricketer that played the T20 game throughout forms. Bangladesh has been bowled out by New Zealand for a pitiful score of 93. The innings were started by Brendon McCullum and Jamie How. The game was won by New Zealand without a wicket being lost. Jamie scored all 7 runs in an unbroken opening partnership of 95. All the way through, it was the McCullum show. His 80 runs came off just 28 balls. His knock contained six sixes and nine fours. McCullum had a strike rate of 285.71 during the inning!
#3 BRENDON MCCULLUM (SR: 308)
He instilled faith in an entire nation. In 2015, Brendon McCullum served as the tournament’s captain. He introduced a variation of cricket that everyone liked. McCullum’s all-out attack paid off handsomely as New Zealand knocked England out for just 123 in one of the opening World Cup games. When it came to the pursuit, he took the initiative. In a lightning-quick innings, McCullum scored 77 runs off 25 balls with a strike rate of 308! Steven Finn, who scored 49 runs in just two overs, was the target of his wrath in particular.
#2 MARTIN GUPTILL (SR: 310)
The third batsman from New Zealand on this list, he. One of the most underappreciated openers in limited overs cricket is Martin Guptill. The circumstances behind his knock were similar to those of the previous three. New Zealand easily defeated Sri Lanka for 117 runs. Guptill responded by getting going right away. He quickly reached 93 runs in only 30 balls with a staggering strike rate of 310. In his knock, he struck eight sixes and nine fours. There were 84 runs and boundaries in all!
#1 AB DE VILLIERS (SR: 338.63)
This knock differs from the others on the list in that it occurred as the target was being set up. At 38.3 overs, AB de Villiers entered the batting order with the score at 247 for 1. He dismantled the West Indies assault. This defeat occurred during a World Cup, which adds to its rarity. During his legendary ODI knock, ABD set a few of records.
On 44 balls, he scored 149 in the end. In his innings, ABD hit 9 fours and 16 sixes (132 runs in boundaries). His strike rate of 338.63 continues to stand as an ODI record for batsmen who bat at least 25 balls. Seven years have passed, but this record still stands strong!
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