The top 6 IPL batters with the most innings at a strike rate above 200 include power hitters known for their explosive performances. These players, with exceptional strike rates and match-defining knocks, have consistently dominated bowlers, showcasing their ability to turn games around and leave a lasting impact on the league.
6. Yusuf Pathan – 21
A middle-order powerhouse, Yusuf Pathan was known for his ability to turn games around from impossible situations. Ranked sixth on this list, 21 of his 154 IPL innings were at a strike rate above 200. His most iconic knock came in IPL 2010 against MI, scoring a blistering 100 off 37 balls at a strike rate of 270.27, including 9 boundaries and 8 sixes. Despite his efforts, RR narrowly lost the game by 4 runs, thanks to Malinga’s brilliant spell of 2-22.
5. Ravindra Jadeja – 21
A key player for India across formats, Ravindra Jadeja ranks fifth on the list with 21 of his 139 IPL innings scored at a strike rate above 200. One of his standout knocks came against KKR in IPL 2020, where he smashed an unbeaten 31 off 11 balls at a strike rate of 281.82, including 2 boundaries and 3 sixes. Jadeja’s fireworks helped CSK chase 173 and win by 6 wickets, despite Chakravarthy’s brilliant spell of 2-20 for KKR.
4. MS Dhoni – 22
India’s most successful white-ball captain, MS Dhoni, who led the team to victories in all three ICC tournaments, ranks fourth with 22 of his 182 IPL innings struck at a strike rate above 200. A memorable knock came against RCB in IPL 2018, where Dhoni and Rayudu chased down 206. Dhoni smashed 70 off 34 balls at a strike rate of 205.88, hitting 1 boundary and 7 sixes, leading CSK to a thrilling 5-wicket win with 2 balls remaining.
3. Hardik Pandya – 23
India’s top finisher in limited-overs cricket, Hardik Pandya, ranks third with 23 of his 74 IPL innings played at a strike rate above 200. His standout knock came against KKR in IPL 2019, where he smashed 91 off 34 balls at a strike rate of 267.65, including 6 boundaries and 9 sixes. Despite Hardik’s heroics, MI fell short, managing 198-7 in response to KKR’s 233, with Russell’s 2-25 sealing the win.
2. AB de Villiers – 24
A modern-day legend, AB de Villiers ranks second with 24 of his 156 IPL innings struck at a strike rate above 200. His best came in IPL 2015 against MI, where he hammered 133 off 59 balls at a strike rate of 225.42, featuring 19 boundaries and 4 sixes. Alongside Kohli’s 82, RCB set a massive 235-1. Despite MI’s spirited chase, led by Simmons (68) and Pollard (49), they fell short by 39 runs, finishing at 196-7.
1. Kieron Pollard – 28
The explosive West Indian tops the list with 28 of his 147 IPL innings played at a strike rate above 200. His best performance came in IPL 2019 against Punjab Kings, where he smashed 83 off 31 balls at a blistering strike rate of 267.74, including 3 boundaries and 10 sixes. Pollard’s heroics powered MI to a thrilling 3-wicket victory while Shami impressed with figures of 3-21 for the Kings.