3 batters with highest strike rate in Powerplay overs in T20Is since 2024

Overview

• Abhishek Sharma is the only batter since 2024 to have a strike rate of over 190 in T20Is after facing at least 100 balls in the first 6 overs
• Yashasvi Jaiswal has the second highest strike rate in the Powerplay overs since 2024 in T20Is
• Travis Head is third in the list, who has a Powerplay strike rate of 175.87 in the period

T20 is a format which evolves very rapidly with each passing year. The standards of the format has changed drastically since 2024, where the batters have had much higher strike rate in general than ever in the history of T20Is. The top cricket playing nations have produced some of the most aggressive batters in the recent times in the shorter format of the game.

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In the past, a total of around 165-180 used to be par, which might not be enough to defend on most cases. Even totals of over 200 are chased down with ease post pandemic. With the advancement in bats and the power game, batters are required to score as many runs as possible at a quick rate in T20Is. Some of the batters have been able to do so in the last few years.

3 batters with highest strike rate in Powerplay overs in T20Is since 2024

Travis Head (175.87)

Travis Head has come of age in the last few years in international cricket. The star batter has been having a great run in T20s since 2024 in the IPL and for Australia. He was one of the best batters in the T20 World Cup in 2024. Head gas been brilliant in the first 6 overs of T20Is since 2024.

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In 21 innigs in the period, the Australian opener has faced 286 balls. In as many deliveries, Head has 503 runs at an average of 41.92 and a strike rate of 175.87. The stats show how consistent he has been in scoring runs at a high rate. He is the only non-Indian opener in the list in the period.

Yashasvi Jaiswal (178.63)

Ironically, Yashasvi Jaiswal is the only batter in the list to not even feature in their national team's T20 setup currently. The Southpaw has been great in T20Is since his debut and justified his selection, yet could not make it to the squad for the away tour of Australia.

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Jaiswal has faced 117 balls in 8 innings in the Powerplay overs since 2024. In as many deliveries, he has scored 209 runs at an average of 52.25 and a strike rate of 178.63. While his strike rate is second highest, Jaiswal's average is the third highest in the period, which makes his snub even worse.

Abhishek Sharma (192.81)

Abhishek Sharma has been having a bull run in T20Is since his debut. The Southpaw has not just been scoring runs for fun, but has been doing so with a highly aggressive approach. In the first 6 overs of T20Is, he has terrific numbers and became the No.1 ranked T20I batter for a reason.

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Since 2024, Abhishek has played 22 innings and faced 278 balls in the Powerplay alone. In as many deliveries, the Indian opener has 536 runs, which is the second highest for a batter from Test playing nations. His strike rate of 192.81 is insane, which is the highest by a huge margin in the period.