Top 10 Highest batting strike rates in a ODI innings

Top 10 Highest batting strike rates in a ODI innings: Since the advent of T20 cricket, the requirements of the ODI cricket has also changed drastically. You call it evolution or revolution but the modern batters have the ability to clear the ropes easily and for them making quick runs is not that tough as once it was for the batsmen of the other eras. Now plundering big totals on the board or chasing mammoth targets are not considered impossible things. Though playing consistently is a must in any format of the game but those who have the ability to change the game on its head with their belligerent batting are given prime importance in any side. Today, let’s have a look at Top 10 Highest batting strike rates in a ODI innings (Minimum 30 runs): 10. Chris Jordan (England) – 293.20: Chris Jordan. (© Getty Images) The English pacer Chris Jordan has always been known for his clean-hitting lower down the order and he proved his credentials in international cricket as well when he played a blinder against Sri Lanka in 2014 at the Oval. Jordon played a 13 ball 38 run knock which included as many as 5 fours and 2 sixes at an strike-rate of 293.20 The most remarkable thing about the innings was that he had brutally attacked the best death bowler of the world, Lasith Malinga. Also Read – Top 10 Most runs scored in one over in ODIs 9. Jos Butler (England) – 293.75: Jos Buttler. (Photo Source: PA Photos) Butler has added new colours to the English limited overs side. Jos is a dynamic wicket-keeper batsman who has the audacity to destroy any bowling attack with his unconventional array of strokes. In 2013 against New Zealand at Nottingham, he severely attacked the Kiwi bowlers who didn’t have any answer to his brute knock. Butler scored 47 runs off just 16 balls with the help of 6 fours and 3 sixes. 8. Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) – 300: Brendon McCullum.(Photo Source: Getty Images) The Kiwi skipper Brendon McCullum has emerged as a very dangerous player in the recent years. On the New Year’s day in 2014, McCullum unleashed his ruthless colours on the hapless West Indies bowlers when he played a brilliant cameo of 33 runs. He scored 33 runs off just 11 deliveries at a dazzling strike rate of 300. The inning included 3 fours and 3 hits straight over the ropes. 7. Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) – 305.55: Shahid Afridi. (Photo Source: AFP) Boom-Boom Afridi just knows to play in the fifth gear. He is the name of excitement among the fans who know that the world can go from here to there but nothing can affect Lala’s severe attack on the bowlers. In 2002 at Colombo, Afridi played a barbarous knock of 55 runs against Netherlands. Shahid struck as many as 6 sixes and 4 fours in the knock. He made unbeaten 55 runs off 18 balls. 6. Brendon Mccullum (New Zealand) – 308: Brendon McCullum. (© Getty Images) Players come and go but very few have the persona to etch their names and legacy in the hearts of the millions. Brendon McCullum has been a similar player, a player who has carved out a special place in the cricketing community for his demolishing batting. In the recently concluded World Cup, he completely jolted the English bowlers in the league match as he scored 77 runs off 25 deliveries and his inning included 8 fours and 7 sixes. 5. Martin Guptill (New Zealand) – 310: Martin Guptill. (© Getty Images) The explosive opener is well-known for his big hitting abilities and sublime stroke play. Martin Guptill hit the record books straight after scoring a 30-ball 90* against Sri Lanka in the penultimate ODI of the year. Guptill batted beautifully, finding the gaps at ease and hitting the big shots at will. He brought up his half-century from 17 deliveries and went on to hit nine boundaries and eight sixes. Chasing 118 to win, New Zealand wrapped up the game in just 8.2 overs. Guptill remained unbeaten with a staggering strike rate of 310. 4. Andre Russell (West Indies) – 323.07: Andre Russell. (Photo Source: AFP) Andre Russell is a very treacherous kind of batter who becomes unstoppable when he gets his flow. Recently, the Pakistani side had to face the brunt of his attack in World Cup 2015 league match when he blazed the Christchurch Cricket Ground with his defiant inning of 42 runs which came off mere 13 balls. Out of 13 balls, 7 went past the boundary. Andre hammered 3 fours and 4 sixes in the knock. 3. AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 338.63: AB de Villiers. (© Getty Images) You are called Superman for some strong reasons. AB de Villiers, the South African ODI skipper shocked the world when he blasted a 44 ball 149 run knock which came as a hard pill to swallow for many, such was the astonishing and record-breaking inning, that AB played at Johannesburg. In the innings he made the record for fastest 50 (16 balls), 100 (31 balls) and 150 (64 balls). De Villiers played with an unbelievable strike-rate of 338.63. The rampant innings even made Chris Gayle bow down to ABD. 2. Nathan McCullum (New Zealand) – 355.55: Nathan McCullum. (Photo Source:Associated Press) Nathan McCullum has always been overshadowed by the brilliance of his younger brother Brendon McCullum in international cricket, yet he had his moments of glory. In 2013 Hambantota ODI against Sri Lanka, Nathan played a blinder of an innings which stunned the hosts. In only 9 balls he smashed 32 runs at a jaw-dropping strike-rate of 355.55. Out of 9 balls, 6 balls went for a boundary. 1. James Franklin (New Zealand) – 387.50: James Franklin. (© LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI/AFP/Getty Images) The list is topped by a someone you wouldn’t have expected to get the top honours. Yes it is the Kiwi all-rounder James Franklin who ranks the best. In 2011 against Canada at Mumbai, he enthralled the crowd with a marvelous innings. James scored 31 not out runs off only 8 balls with the help of 2 fours and 3 sixes. He had played at an astounding strike-rate of 387.50. The detractors might complain that the inning came against a relatively weak opponent but yet runs in international cricket are always hard to get by irrespective of the opponent. Also Read – Top 10 batsmen with highest strike rates in ODIs (8000 plus runs) (All Stats Updated Till 15th June, 2016)