Top 10 Batsmen with Highest Strike Rates in T20 Cricket: T20 is a truly batsman’s game. The quick and powerful hitting, coupled with massive sixes makes this format the more attractive one. It also gives batsmen chances to score runs at a very high strike rate. Here are some of the batsmen with such high strike rates in the entire T20 format including international matches, domestic leagues etc. (Strike rate is the runs scored per 100 balls by a batsman)

10. Graeme Hick (Worcestershire) SR: 156.17 matches: 37

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Graeme-Hick.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-9553 " src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Graeme-Hick.jpg" alt="(Photo Source: Getty Images)" width="304" height="466" sizes="(max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9553" class="wp-caption-text">Hick was known for his big hitting prowess and used it to good effect in 20 overs format. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

The lanky English player played T20 in the far end of his career, but managed to score more than a 1000 runs for Worcestershire at a very impressive strike rate. Hick was known for his big hitting prowess and used it to good effect in 20 overs format.

9. Ian Harvey (Cape Cobras, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Northamptonshire, Southern Rocks, Yorkshire) SR: 156.21 Matches: 54

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Ian-Harvey.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-9555 " src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ian-Harvey.jpg" alt="(Photo Source: ICL)" width="279" height="566" sizes="(max-width: 279px) 100vw, 279px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9555" class="wp-caption-text">He played most of his cricket in the English county league. (Photo Source: ICL)</figcaption>

Ian Harvey possessed the slowest of slow balls in history of cricket. The journey man Australian played 54 matches as a lower order batsman and a medium slow bowler and was very effective at what he did. His 3 hundreds with a strike rate of 156.21 is evidence to his brilliance. He played most of his cricket in the English county league.

8. Siddharth Chitnis (Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals) SR: 157.19 matches: 28

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Siddharth-Chitnis.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-9556" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Siddharth-Chitnis.jpg" alt="(Photo Source: AFP)" width="573" height="368" sizes="(max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9556" class="wp-caption-text">The lone Indian name in this list is the less known Siddharth Chitnis of Mumbai. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption>

The lone Indian name in this list is the less known Siddharth Chitnis of Mumbai. This young player has made quite a name for himself with his big hitting in the domestic T20 tournament and some IPL matches played for Rajasthan Royals franchisee.

7. Glenn Maxwell (Australia, Delhi Daredevils, Hampshire, Kings XI Punjab, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Mumbai Indians, Surrey, Victoria) SR: 157.81 Matches: 112

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Glenn-Maxwell.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-9399" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Glenn-Maxwell.jpg" alt="(Photo Source: Getty Images)" width="504" height="430" sizes="(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9399" class="wp-caption-text">Currently Maxi is the most fiercest hitter of a cricket ball and is adding more and more innovative shots to his repertoire. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

Number seven is the hard hitting <a title="Watch: SHOCKING Leave by Glenn Maxwell in BBL 4" href="http://www.crictracker.com/shocking-leave-by-glenn-maxwell/" target="_blank">Aussie Glen Maxwell</a>. Maxwell was already a known talent when he was playing in Australia, but his real fame came in the recently held IPL where he played for Kings XI Punjab and helped them reach into the finals of the tournament. Currently he is the most fiercest hitter of a cricket ball and is adding more and more innovative shots to his repertoire.

6. Ben Cutting (Australia, Brisbane Heat, Queensland, Rajasthan Royals) SR: 159.23 Matches: 43

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Ben-Cutting.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-9558 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ben-Cutting.jpg" alt="(Photo Source: Getty Images)" width="418" height="605" sizes="(max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9558" class="wp-caption-text">Cutting is an all-rounder who bowls fast and is capable of hitting the ball out of the park. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

You will get to see a lot of lower order batsmen in this list because their main aim is to end the innings on a high note. Australian Ben is one such guy who is making quite a reputation as a legit hitter during the last overs in the recent Big Bash League matches. Cutting is an all-rounder who bowls fast and is capable of hitting the ball out of the park. He recently showed glimpses of his talent with the bat in IPL also for the Rajasthan Royals franchisee.

5. David Wiese (Easterns, South Africa, South Africa Emerging Players, and Titans) SR: 160.66 matches: 75

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/David-Wiese.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-9559" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/David-Wiese.jpg" alt="(Photo Source: Getty Images)" width="571" height="410" sizes="(max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9559" class="wp-caption-text">David Wiese is a South African all-rounder. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

David Wiese is a South African all-rounder who is making waves in the T20 circuit for his six hitting powers. He comes in at number 6 to either narrow down the chase or add to the runs as quickly as he can. Wiese recently made his debut for South African national T20 team.

4. Ashfaq Ahmed (Lahore Eagles) SR: 160.98 matches: 18

Ashfaq Ahmad plied his trade for the Lahore Eagles provincial team in Pakistan domestic T20 league. An off spinning all-rounder, Ahmad played 18 matches for the Eagles and scored at a very high strike rate of almost 161. His highest score for them was 99 not out.

3. Naved Malik (Rawalpindi Rams) SR: 162.29 matches: 39

Naved Malik plays for the Rawalpindi Rams in Pakistan domestic T20 league. A number 5 batsman, Malik generally comes in at the end of the innings and makes quick runs. His highest score is 77.

2. Andre Russell (Delhi Daredevils, Jamaica, Jamaica Tallawahs, Khulna Royal Bengals, Knights, Kolkata Knight Riders, Melbourne Renegades, Sagicor High Performance Centre, West Indians, West Indies, West Indies A, Worcestershire) SR: 164.09 matches: 131

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Andre-Russell.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-9561" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Andre-Russell.jpg" alt="(Photo Source: Getty Images)" width="621" height="512" sizes="(max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9561" class="wp-caption-text">He recently made his presence known in the IPL also playing for Kolkata Knight Rider. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

The powerfully built Andre Russell has come into his own as an exciting T20 player in recent years. Russell is a genuine all-rounder who plays for various franchisees all around the world apart from the West Indies national team. He recently has acquired a penchant for hitting big shots under tense, high pressure situations chasing. His more than quick bowling also provides the captains to play an extra batsman or bowler by playing Russell as a genuine bowler in the team. He recently made his presence known in the IPL also playing for Kolkata Knight Rider.

1. Colin de Grandhomme (Auckland, Nagenahira Nagas, New Zealand, North Island) SR: 168.56 matches: 80

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Colin-De.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-9560" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Colin-De.jpg" alt="(Photo Source: Getty Images)" width="541" height="552" sizes="(max-width: 541px) 100vw, 541px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9560" class="wp-caption-text">Colin de Grandhomme is an exciting and talented all-rounder who moved to New Zealand from Zimbabwe. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

Colin de Grandhomme is an exciting and talented all-rounder who moved to New Zealand from Zimbabwe for opportunities to play international cricket. The right hander is known for his power hitting, and has smacked sixes off the first ball of his innings several times in the domestic T20 HRV Cup.

He made his New Zealand T20 debut against his country of birth Zimbabwe

*All stats updated till 11th January 2015.

Top 10 Batsmen with Highest Strike Rates in T20 Cricket: T20 is a truly batsman’s game. The quick and powerful hitting, coupled with massive sixes makes this format the more attractive one. It also gives batsmen chances to score runs at a very high strike rate. 
Here are some of the batsmen with such high strike rates in the entire T20 format including international matches, domestic leagues etc. 
(Strike rate is the runs scored per 100 balls by a batsman)
10. Graeme Hick (Worcestershire) 
 SR: 156.17 matches: 37
<figure id="attachment_9553" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9553" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Graeme-Hick.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-9553 " src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Graeme-Hick.jpg" alt="(Photo Source: Getty Images)" width="304" height="466" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9553" class="wp-caption-text">Hick was known for his big hitting prowess and used it to good effect in 20 overs format. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The lanky English player played T20 in the far end of his career, but managed to score more than a 1000 runs for Worcestershire at a very impressive strike rate. Hick was known for his big hitting prowess and used it to good effect in 20 overs format.
9. Ian Harvey (Cape Cobras, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Northamptonshire, Southern Rocks, Yorkshire) 
 SR: 156.21 Matches: 54
<figure id="attachment_9555" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9555" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Ian-Harvey.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-9555 " src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ian-Harvey.jpg" alt="(Photo Source: ICL)" width="279" height="566" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9555" class="wp-caption-text">He played most of his cricket in the English county league. (Photo Source: ICL)</figcaption></figure>
Ian Harvey possessed the slowest of slow balls in history of cricket. The journey man Australian played 54 matches as a lower order batsman and a medium slow bowler and was very effective at what he did. His 3 hundreds with a strike rate of 156.21 is evidence to his brilliance. He played most of his cricket in the English county league.
8. Siddharth Chitnis (Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals) 
 SR: 157.19 matches: 28
<figure id="attachment_9556" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9556" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Siddharth-Chitnis.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-9556" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Siddharth-Chitnis.jpg" alt="(Photo Source: AFP)" width="573" height="368" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9556" class="wp-caption-text">The lone Indian name in this list is the less known Siddharth Chitnis of Mumbai. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption></figure>
The lone Indian name in this list is the less known Siddharth Chitnis of Mumbai. This young player has made quite a name for himself with his big hitting in the domestic T20 tournament and some IPL matches played for Rajasthan Royals franchisee.
7. Glenn Maxwell (Australia, Delhi Daredevils, Hampshire, Kings XI Punjab, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Mumbai Indians, Surrey, Victoria) 
 SR: 157.81 Matches: 112
<figure id="attachment_9399" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9399" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Glenn-Maxwell.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-9399" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Glenn-Maxwell.jpg" alt="(Photo Source: Getty Images)" width="504" height="430" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9399" class="wp-caption-text">Currently Maxi is the most fiercest hitter of a cricket ball and is adding more and more innovative shots to his repertoire. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Number seven is the hard hitting <a title="Watch: SHOCKING Leave by Glenn Maxwell in BBL 4" href="http://www.crictracker.com/shocking-leave-by-glenn-maxwell/" target="_blank">Aussie Glen Maxwell</a>. Maxwell was already a known talent when he was playing in Australia, but his real fame came in the recently held IPL where he played for Kings XI Punjab and helped them reach into the finals of the tournament. Currently he is the most fiercest hitter of a cricket ball and is adding more and more innovative shots to his repertoire.
6. Ben Cutting (Australia, Brisbane Heat, Queensland, Rajasthan Royals) 
 SR: 159.23 Matches: 43
<figure id="attachment_9558" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9558" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Ben-Cutting.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-9558 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ben-Cutting.jpg" alt="(Photo Source: Getty Images)" width="418" height="605" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9558" class="wp-caption-text">Cutting is an all-rounder who bowls fast and is capable of hitting the ball out of the park. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
You will get to see a lot of lower order batsmen in this list because their main aim is to end the innings on a high note. Australian Ben is one such guy who is making quite a reputation as a legit hitter during the last overs in the recent Big Bash League matches. Cutting is an all-rounder who bowls fast and is capable of hitting the ball out of the park. He recently showed glimpses of his talent with the bat in IPL also for the Rajasthan Royals franchisee.
5. David Wiese (Easterns, South Africa, South Africa Emerging Players, and Titans) 
 SR: 160.66 matches: 75
<figure id="attachment_9559" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9559" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/David-Wiese.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-9559" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/David-Wiese.jpg" alt="(Photo Source: Getty Images)" width="571" height="410" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9559" class="wp-caption-text">David Wiese is a South African all-rounder. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
David Wiese is a South African all-rounder who is making waves in the T20 circuit for his six hitting powers. He comes in at number 6 to either narrow down the chase or add to the runs as quickly as he can. Wiese recently made his debut for South African national T20 team.
4. Ashfaq Ahmed (Lahore Eagles) 
 SR: 160.98 matches: 18
Ashfaq Ahmad plied his trade for the Lahore Eagles provincial team in Pakistan domestic T20 league. An off spinning all-rounder, Ahmad played 18 matches for the Eagles and scored at a very high strike rate of almost 161. His highest score for them was 99 not out.
3. Naved Malik (Rawalpindi Rams) 
 SR: 162.29 matches: 39
Naved Malik plays for the Rawalpindi Rams in Pakistan domestic T20 league. A number 5 batsman, Malik generally comes in at the end of the innings and makes quick runs. His highest score is 77.
2. Andre Russell (Delhi Daredevils, Jamaica, Jamaica Tallawahs, Khulna Royal Bengals, Knights, Kolkata Knight Riders, Melbourne Renegades, Sagicor High Performance Centre, West Indians, West Indies, West Indies A, Worcestershire) 
 SR: 164.09 matches: 131
<figure id="attachment_9561" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9561" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Andre-Russell.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-9561" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Andre-Russell.jpg" alt="(Photo Source: Getty Images)" width="621" height="512" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9561" class="wp-caption-text">He recently made his presence known in the IPL also playing for Kolkata Knight Rider. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The powerfully built Andre Russell has come into his own as an exciting T20 player in recent years. Russell is a genuine all-rounder who plays for various franchisees all around the world apart from the West Indies national team. He recently has acquired a penchant for hitting big shots under tense, high pressure situations chasing. His more than quick bowling also provides the captains to play an extra batsman or bowler by playing Russell as a genuine bowler in the team. He recently made his presence known in the IPL also playing for Kolkata Knight Rider.
1. Colin de Grandhomme (Auckland, Nagenahira Nagas, New Zealand, North Island) 
 SR: 168.56 matches: 80
<figure id="attachment_9560" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9560" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Colin-De.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-9560" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Colin-De.jpg" alt="(Photo Source: Getty Images)" width="541" height="552" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9560" class="wp-caption-text">Colin de Grandhomme is an exciting and talented all-rounder who moved to New Zealand from Zimbabwe. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Colin de Grandhomme is an exciting and talented all-rounder who moved to New Zealand from Zimbabwe for opportunities to play international cricket. The right hander is known for his power hitting, and has smacked sixes off the first ball of his innings several times in the domestic T20 HRV Cup.
He made his New Zealand T20 debut against his country of birth Zimbabwe
*All stats updated till 11th January 2015.

Top 10 Batsmen with Highest Strike Rates in T20 Cricket: T20 is a truly batsman’s game. The quick and powerful hitting, coupled with massive sixes makes this format the more attractive one. It also gives batsmen chances to score runs at a very high strike rate. 
Here are some of the batsmen with such high strike rates in the entire T20 format including international matches, domestic leagues etc. 
(Strike rate is the runs scored per 100 balls by a batsman)
10. Graeme Hick (Worcestershire) 
 SR: 156.17 matches: 37
<figure id="attachment_9553" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9553" style="width: 304px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Graeme-Hick.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-9553 " src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Graeme-Hick.jpg" alt="(Photo Source: Getty Images)" width="304" height="466" sizes="(max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9553" class="wp-caption-text">Hick was known for his big hitting prowess and used it to good effect in 20 overs format. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The lanky English player played T20 in the far end of his career, but managed to score more than a 1000 runs for Worcestershire at a very impressive strike rate. Hick was known for his big hitting prowess and used it to good effect in 20 overs format.
9. Ian Harvey (Cape Cobras, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Northamptonshire, Southern Rocks, Yorkshire) 
 SR: 156.21 Matches: 54
<figure id="attachment_9555" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9555" style="width: 279px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Ian-Harvey.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-9555 " src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ian-Harvey.jpg" alt="(Photo Source: ICL)" width="279" height="566" sizes="(max-width: 279px) 100vw, 279px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9555" class="wp-caption-text">He played most of his cricket in the English county league. (Photo Source: ICL)</figcaption></figure>
Ian Harvey possessed the slowest of slow balls in history of cricket. The journey man Australian played 54 matches as a lower order batsman and a medium slow bowler and was very effective at what he did. His 3 hundreds with a strike rate of 156.21 is evidence to his brilliance. He played most of his cricket in the English county league.
8. Siddharth Chitnis (Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals) 
 SR: 157.19 matches: 28
<figure id="attachment_9556" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9556" style="width: 573px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Siddharth-Chitnis.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-9556" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Siddharth-Chitnis.jpg" alt="(Photo Source: AFP)" width="573" height="368" sizes="(max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9556" class="wp-caption-text">The lone Indian name in this list is the less known Siddharth Chitnis of Mumbai. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption></figure>
The lone Indian name in this list is the less known Siddharth Chitnis of Mumbai. This young player has made quite a name for himself with his big hitting in the domestic T20 tournament and some IPL matches played for Rajasthan Royals franchisee.
7. Glenn Maxwell (Australia, Delhi Daredevils, Hampshire, Kings XI Punjab, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Mumbai Indians, Surrey, Victoria) 
 SR: 157.81 Matches: 112
<figure id="attachment_9399" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9399" style="width: 504px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Glenn-Maxwell.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-9399" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Glenn-Maxwell.jpg" alt="(Photo Source: Getty Images)" width="504" height="430" sizes="(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9399" class="wp-caption-text">Currently Maxi is the most fiercest hitter of a cricket ball and is adding more and more innovative shots to his repertoire. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Number seven is the hard hitting <a title="Watch: SHOCKING Leave by Glenn Maxwell in BBL 4" href="http://www.crictracker.com/shocking-leave-by-glenn-maxwell/" target="_blank">Aussie Glen Maxwell</a>. Maxwell was already a known talent when he was playing in Australia, but his real fame came in the recently held IPL where he played for Kings XI Punjab and helped them reach into the finals of the tournament. Currently he is the most fiercest hitter of a cricket ball and is adding more and more innovative shots to his repertoire.
6. Ben Cutting (Australia, Brisbane Heat, Queensland, Rajasthan Royals) 
 SR: 159.23 Matches: 43
<figure id="attachment_9558" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9558" style="width: 418px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Ben-Cutting.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-9558 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ben-Cutting.jpg" alt="(Photo Source: Getty Images)" width="418" height="605" sizes="(max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9558" class="wp-caption-text">Cutting is an all-rounder who bowls fast and is capable of hitting the ball out of the park. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
You will get to see a lot of lower order batsmen in this list because their main aim is to end the innings on a high note. Australian Ben is one such guy who is making quite a reputation as a legit hitter during the last overs in the recent Big Bash League matches. Cutting is an all-rounder who bowls fast and is capable of hitting the ball out of the park. He recently showed glimpses of his talent with the bat in IPL also for the Rajasthan Royals franchisee.
5. David Wiese (Easterns, South Africa, South Africa Emerging Players, and Titans) 
 SR: 160.66 matches: 75
<figure id="attachment_9559" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9559" style="width: 571px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/David-Wiese.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-9559" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/David-Wiese.jpg" alt="(Photo Source: Getty Images)" width="571" height="410" sizes="(max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9559" class="wp-caption-text">David Wiese is a South African all-rounder. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
David Wiese is a South African all-rounder who is making waves in the T20 circuit for his six hitting powers. He comes in at number 6 to either narrow down the chase or add to the runs as quickly as he can. Wiese recently made his debut for South African national T20 team.
4. Ashfaq Ahmed (Lahore Eagles) 
 SR: 160.98 matches: 18
Ashfaq Ahmad plied his trade for the Lahore Eagles provincial team in Pakistan domestic T20 league. An off spinning all-rounder, Ahmad played 18 matches for the Eagles and scored at a very high strike rate of almost 161. His highest score for them was 99 not out.
3. Naved Malik (Rawalpindi Rams) 
 SR: 162.29 matches: 39
Naved Malik plays for the Rawalpindi Rams in Pakistan domestic T20 league. A number 5 batsman, Malik generally comes in at the end of the innings and makes quick runs. His highest score is 77.
2. Andre Russell (Delhi Daredevils, Jamaica, Jamaica Tallawahs, Khulna Royal Bengals, Knights, Kolkata Knight Riders, Melbourne Renegades, Sagicor High Performance Centre, West Indians, West Indies, West Indies A, Worcestershire) 
 SR: 164.09 matches: 131
<figure id="attachment_9561" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9561" style="width: 621px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Andre-Russell.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-9561" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Andre-Russell.jpg" alt="(Photo Source: Getty Images)" width="621" height="512" sizes="(max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9561" class="wp-caption-text">He recently made his presence known in the IPL also playing for Kolkata Knight Rider. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The powerfully built Andre Russell has come into his own as an exciting T20 player in recent years. Russell is a genuine all-rounder who plays for various franchisees all around the world apart from the West Indies national team. He recently has acquired a penchant for hitting big shots under tense, high pressure situations chasing. His more than quick bowling also provides the captains to play an extra batsman or bowler by playing Russell as a genuine bowler in the team. He recently made his presence known in the IPL also playing for Kolkata Knight Rider.
1. Colin de Grandhomme (Auckland, Nagenahira Nagas, New Zealand, North Island) 
 SR: 168.56 matches: 80
<figure id="attachment_9560" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9560" style="width: 541px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Colin-De.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-9560" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Colin-De.jpg" alt="(Photo Source: Getty Images)" width="541" height="552" sizes="(max-width: 541px) 100vw, 541px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9560" class="wp-caption-text">Colin de Grandhomme is an exciting and talented all-rounder who moved to New Zealand from Zimbabwe. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Colin de Grandhomme is an exciting and talented all-rounder who moved to New Zealand from Zimbabwe for opportunities to play international cricket. The right hander is known for his power hitting, and has smacked sixes off the first ball of his innings several times in the domestic T20 HRV Cup.
He made his New Zealand T20 debut against his country of birth Zimbabwe
*All stats updated till 11th January 2015.

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