Home Records Top 10 batsmen with best strike rates in IPL IPL 2021: Presenting the top 10 batsmen with the best strike rates across all editions of the Indian Premier League, thus far. Team Sportstar Kolkata 04 April, 2021 17:53 IST IPL's top 10 batsmen with the best strike rates. Team Sportstar Kolkata 04 April, 2021 17:53 IST In a fast-paced 20-overs contest, batsmen seldom have the luxury of taking their time to settle down. The pressure is on right from the get-go and that makes strike-rate an important aspect to consider while measuring the effectiveness of a T20 batsman.Ahead of IPL 2021, Sportstar takes a look at the top 10 power-hitters the tournament has witnessed.1. Andre RussellThe nickname 'Muscle Russell' itself speaks volumes about the Jamaican batsman!As long as he is on the pitch, no run-chase is ever impossible. The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) player, who has scored 1,517 runs in 74 matches, tops this list with an impressive strike rate of 182.33.Our correspondents Vijay Lokapally, Shayan Acharya and Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya discuss the men's side's season thus far and what to look forward to in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. 2. Nicholas PooranPooran caught everyone’s eye when he was signed by the Punjab Kings for Rs 4.2 crore.An efficient wicket-keeper batsman, Pooran is still relatively young in his IPL career where he has notched 521 runs in 21 matches while boasting a strike rate of 165.39.3. Sunil NarineNarine, over the past few seasons, has transformed into an effective all-rounder. His ability to "power-hit" right from the start has seen him cement his place as an opener in KKR.READ | Top 10 batsmen with most fours in IPL He has a strike rate of 164.27, having scored 892 runs in 120 matches.4. Hardik PandyaSwagger, flamboyance and self-belief - this is Hardik in a nutshell.The first Indian cricketer on this list, Hardik had scored a six off just the second ball he faced in his debut game against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).An asset for the Mumbai Indians (MI) with his all-round abilities, Hardik has a strike rate of 159.26 and has scored 1,349 runs in 80 matches.5. Moeen AliWho can forget Ali's mauling of Kuldeep Yadav in IPL 2019? The England all-rounder whacked the chinaman all about the park for 26 runs in a single over - a stunt which later saw Kuldeep break into tears.ALSO READ | Top 10 batsmen with most sixes in IPL A versatile left-hander with a knack for displaying exquisite stroke-play, Ali will ply his trade for the Chennai Super Kings, which bought him for a whopping Rs 7 crore in the players’ auction held in February.Ali has a strike of 158.46 having scored 309 runs in 19 matches.6. Chris MorrisMorris broke social media when Rajasthan Royals (RR) picked him up for a whopping Rs 16.25 crore, making him the most expensive IPL buy in history, earlier this year.The South African all-rounder has played a key role in the Delhi Capitals setup over the past few seasons. He has a strike rate of 157.87 with 551 runs in 70 matches.7. Virender SehwagSehwag retired from all formats of the game in 2015 but how can one possibly exclude the 'Nawab of Najafgarh' from a list of elite big hitters?ALSO READ | Top 10 wicket-takers in IPL Sehwag managed to dazzle the IPL with his ability to notch up quick runs on the board. He played 104 matches in his IPL career where he scored 2,728 runs at a strike rate of 155.44.8. Glenn MaxwellMaxwell possesses the ability to destroy. Roped in by RCB for Rs 14.25 crore in the IPL 2021 auction, the Australian is a match-winner on his day with either his batting or off-spin bowling.'The Big Show' has registered a strike rate of 154.67 in his 82-match IPL career where he has scored 1,505 runs.9. Rishabh PantThe young wicket-keeper batsman is slowly cementing his place as one of India’s most important players across formats.ALSO READ | Top 10 run-getters in IPL Recently announced as the captain of the Delhi Capitals for the upcoming campaign, expectations will be high of the 23-year-old who has scored an impressive 2,079 runs in 68 matches at a strike rate of 151.97.10. AB de VilliersDe Villiers is a symbol of excellence. Be it his hard-hitting, sharp fielding or wicket-keeping, the ‘360 degree batsman’ can make the bat talk on any given day.Possessing the ability to play both classic strokes and innovative ones, he has managed to maintain a strike rate of 151.91 across 169 matches. Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address.