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Highest Strike Rate in IPL
Highest Strike Rate in IPL. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi holds the record for the highest strike rate in IPL, registering a strike rate of 236.33 while scoring 579 runs from 245 balls. Following him, the second-highest strike rate was achieved by Tim David at 178.42, and the third-highest strike rate was achieved by Phil Salt at 174.48. This remarkable scoring pace reflects their explosive batting style and ability to score runs rapidly in IPL matches, making them some of the most dangerous batters in IPL history. Below, we have provided the complete list of players with the highest strike rate in IPL, highlighting those who have consistently scored at an exceptional pace in the tournament.
Updated 19th May 2026
Highest Strike Rate in IPL History
| PLAYER | SR | RUNS | BALLS | MAT | INNS | 4S | 6S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 236.33 | 579 | 245 | 13 | 13 | 50 | 53 |
Tim David | 178.42 | 1,108 | 621 | 56 | 56 | 72 | 81 |
Phil Salt | 174.48 | 1,258 | 721 | 40 | 40 | 138 | 67 |
Andre Russell | 174.18 | 2,651 | 1,522 | 133 | 133 | 186 | 223 |
Abhishek Sharma | 170.18 | 2,323 | 1,365 | 89 | 89 | 220 | 139 |
Travis Head | 169.81 | 1,513 | 891 | 50 | 50 | 165 | 77 |
Ryan Rickelton | 169.36 | 818 | 483 | 24 | 24 | 76 | 54 |
Nicholas Pooran | 167.40 | 2,496 | 1,491 | 99 | 99 | 168 | 185 |
Heinrich Klaasen | 166.18 | 2,029 | 1,221 | 57 | 57 | 142 | 114 |
Sunil Narine | 165.39 | 1,816 | 1,098 | 198 | 198 | 190 | 120 |
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FAQs
Who has the highest strike rate in IPL history?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi holds the record, followed by Tim David and Phil Salt.
What are the top three strike rates in IPL history?
The top three strike rates in IPL are 236.33, 178.42, and 174.48.