AB de Villiers started the year in a monstrous fashion, and Martin Guptill ended it in a similar manner, scoring a sizzling 93* off 30 balls in the penultimate ODI of the year. Today, we check out the best strike rates by a batsman in one-day international cricket (minimum 25 balls). The List includes some of the most explosive batsmen who have been a part of modern day cricket. Let&#8217;s check out the batsmen with the best strike rate in an ODI inning.

<strong>5. Corey Anderson &#8211; 278.72:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2013/10/Corey-Anderson.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-6599"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-6599" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Corey-Anderson.jpg" alt="Corey Anderson" width="650" height="496" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6599" class="wp-caption-text">Corey Anderson. (Photo Source : AFP)</figcaption>

The Kiwi all-rounder had a dream start to the year 2014, notching up 131 runs from 47 balls against West Indies at a strike rate of 278.72. He brought up his century in just 36 balls and went on to hit 14 sixes and four boundaries. New Zealand scored 283 in 21 overs, winning the game by a massive margin of 159 runs.

<strong>4. Brendon McCullum &#8211; 285.71:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/New-Zealand-vs-Afg-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-13532"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-13532" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/New-Zealand-vs-Afg-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" alt="Highest batting strike rates in a ODI innings" width="594" height="396" sizes="(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13532" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

The third ODI between New Zealand and Bangladesh in the year 2007 witnessed a maverick show from Brendon McCullum, who smashed a 28-ball 80 to take his side home in a one-sided contest. McCullum brought up his fifty from only 19 balls and went on to plunder six massive sixes in what turned out to be one of the most entertaining knocks. He batted with a strike rate of 285.71 to wrap up the game in time.

<strong>3. Brendon McCullum &#8211; 308:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/05/Brendon-McCullum-Nz.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-19869"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-19869" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum-Nz.jpg" alt="Cricket World Today" width="594" height="405" sizes="(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19869" class="wp-caption-text">(© Getty Images)</figcaption>

New Zealand&#8217;s 2015 World Cup campaign got a shot in the arm following a convincing win over England. Skipper Brendon McCullum riding on his thunderous form with the bat led the team from the front with a blistering 25-ball 77 to take New Zealand home without much fuss. McCullum towered seven sixes and eight boundaries, carrying a strike rate of 308 to lift the home side to victory, with as many as 38 overs to spare.

<strong>2. Martin Guptill &#8211; 310:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/12/Martin-Guptill-of-New-Zealand-bats.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-48120"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-48120" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Martin-Guptill-of-New-Zealand-bats.jpg" alt="Martin Guptill" width="589" height="390" sizes="(max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-48120" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

The Kiwi&#8217;s were out to chase a paltry 118 against Sri Lanka who continued their struggle on the tour of New Zealand; to make matters worst for the visitors NZ opener, Martin Guptill slammed a 17-ball fifty and helped the Kiwis beat Sri Lanka in an emphatic manner. Guptill played a robust knock of unbeaten 93 runs from just 30 balls to fire up the atmosphere. He batted with a strike rate of 310, along with eight sixes and nine boundaries.

<strong>1. AB de Villiers &#8211; 338.63:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Ab-De-Villiers.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-9871"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-9871" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ab-De-Villiers.jpg" alt="most sixes in an ODI innings" width="650" height="459" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9871" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo Source: Gallo Images)</figcaption>

AB de Villiers scored the fastest century in ODI cricket against a hapless West Indian outfit in the World Cup 2015 group match. AB picked nine boundaries and 16 sixes on his way to a classic 149 during which he breached the fastest half-century and century record in ODI cricket. His strike rate of 338.63 was enough to floor the West Indian side, as South Africa posted a massive 439 in 50 overs and won the match by 257 runs.

<p>AB de Villiers started the year in a monstrous&nbsp;fashion, and Martin Guptill ended it in a similar manner, scoring a sizzling 93* off 30 balls in the penultimate ODI of the year. Today, we check out the best strike rates by a batsman in one-day international cricket (minimum 25 balls). The List includes some of the most explosive batsmen who have been a part of modern day cricket. Let’s check out the&nbsp;batsmen with the best strike rate in an ODI inning.</p>
<h4><strong>5. Corey Anderson – 278.72:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_6599" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6599" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2013/10/Corey-Anderson.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-6599"><amp-img class="wp-image-6599" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Corey-Anderson.jpg" alt="Corey Anderson" width="650" height="496" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6599" class="wp-caption-text">Corey Anderson. (Photo Source : AFP)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Kiwi all-rounder had a dream start to the year 2014, notching up 131 runs from 47 balls against West Indies at a strike rate of 278.72. He brought up his century in just 36 balls and went on to hit 14 sixes and four boundaries. New Zealand scored 283 in 21 overs, winning the game by a massive margin of 159 runs.</p>
<h4><strong>4. Brendon McCullum – 285.71:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_13532" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13532" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/New-Zealand-vs-Afg-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-13532"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-13532" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/New-Zealand-vs-Afg-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" alt="Highest batting strike rates in a ODI innings" width="594" height="396" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13532" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The third ODI between New Zealand and Bangladesh in the year 2007 witnessed a maverick show from Brendon McCullum, who smashed a 28-ball 80 to take his side home in a one-sided contest. McCullum brought up his fifty from only 19 balls and went on to plunder six massive sixes in what turned out to be one of the most entertaining knocks. He batted with a strike rate of 285.71 to wrap up the game in time.</p>
<h4><strong>3. Brendon McCullum – 308:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_19869" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19869" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/05/Brendon-McCullum-Nz.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-19869"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-19869" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum-Nz.jpg" alt="Cricket World Today" width="594" height="405" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19869" class="wp-caption-text">(© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>New Zealand’s 2015 World Cup campaign got a shot in the arm following a convincing win over England. Skipper Brendon McCullum riding on his thunderous form with the bat led the team from the front with a blistering 25-ball 77 to take New Zealand home without much fuss. McCullum towered&nbsp;seven sixes and eight boundaries, carrying a strike rate of 308 to lift&nbsp;the home side to victory, with as many as 38 overs to spare.</p>
<h4><strong>2. Martin Guptill – 310:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_48120" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-48120" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/12/Martin-Guptill-of-New-Zealand-bats.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-48120"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-48120" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Martin-Guptill-of-New-Zealand-bats.jpg" alt="Martin Guptill" width="589" height="390" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-48120" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Kiwi’s were out to chase a paltry 118 against Sri Lanka who continued their struggle on the tour of New Zealand; to make matters worst for the visitors NZ opener, Martin Guptill slammed a 17-ball fifty and helped the Kiwis beat Sri Lanka in an emphatic manner. Guptill played a robust knock of unbeaten 93 runs from just 30 balls to fire up the atmosphere. He batted with a strike rate of 310, along with eight sixes and nine boundaries.</p>
<h4><strong>1. AB de Villiers – 338.63:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_9871" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9871" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Ab-De-Villiers.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-9871"><amp-img class="wp-image-9871" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ab-De-Villiers.jpg" alt="most sixes in an ODI innings" width="650" height="459" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9871" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo Source: Gallo Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>AB de Villiers scored the fastest century in ODI cricket against a hapless West Indian outfit in the World&nbsp;Cup 2015 group match. AB picked nine boundaries and 16 sixes on his way to a classic 149 during which he breached the fastest half-century and century record in ODI cricket. His strike rate of 338.63 was enough to floor the West Indian side, as South Africa posted a massive 439 in 50 overs and won the match by 257 runs.</p>

<p>AB de Villiers started the year in a monstrous fashion, and Martin Guptill ended it in a similar manner, scoring a sizzling 93* off 30 balls in the penultimate ODI of the year. Today, we check out the best strike rates by a batsman in one-day international cricket (minimum 25 balls). The List includes some of the most explosive batsmen who have been a part of modern day cricket. Let&#8217;s check out the batsmen with the best strike rate in an ODI inning.</p>
<h4><strong>5. Corey Anderson &#8211; 278.72:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_6599" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6599" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2013/10/Corey-Anderson.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-6599"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-6599" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Corey-Anderson.jpg" alt="Corey Anderson" width="650" height="496" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6599" class="wp-caption-text">Corey Anderson. (Photo Source : AFP)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Kiwi all-rounder had a dream start to the year 2014, notching up 131 runs from 47 balls against West Indies at a strike rate of 278.72. He brought up his century in just 36 balls and went on to hit 14 sixes and four boundaries. New Zealand scored 283 in 21 overs, winning the game by a massive margin of 159 runs.</p>
<h4><strong>4. Brendon McCullum &#8211; 285.71:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_13532" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13532" style="width: 594px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/New-Zealand-vs-Afg-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-13532"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-13532" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/New-Zealand-vs-Afg-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" alt="Highest batting strike rates in a ODI innings" width="594" height="396" sizes="(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13532" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The third ODI between New Zealand and Bangladesh in the year 2007 witnessed a maverick show from Brendon McCullum, who smashed a 28-ball 80 to take his side home in a one-sided contest. McCullum brought up his fifty from only 19 balls and went on to plunder six massive sixes in what turned out to be one of the most entertaining knocks. He batted with a strike rate of 285.71 to wrap up the game in time.</p>
<h4><strong>3. Brendon McCullum &#8211; 308:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_19869" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19869" style="width: 594px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/05/Brendon-McCullum-Nz.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-19869"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-19869" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum-Nz.jpg" alt="Cricket World Today" width="594" height="405" sizes="(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19869" class="wp-caption-text">(© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>New Zealand&#8217;s 2015 World Cup campaign got a shot in the arm following a convincing win over England. Skipper Brendon McCullum riding on his thunderous form with the bat led the team from the front with a blistering 25-ball 77 to take New Zealand home without much fuss. McCullum towered seven sixes and eight boundaries, carrying a strike rate of 308 to lift the home side to victory, with as many as 38 overs to spare.</p>
<h4><strong>2. Martin Guptill &#8211; 310:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_48120" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-48120" style="width: 589px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/12/Martin-Guptill-of-New-Zealand-bats.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-48120"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-48120" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Martin-Guptill-of-New-Zealand-bats.jpg" alt="Martin Guptill" width="589" height="390" sizes="(max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-48120" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Kiwi&#8217;s were out to chase a paltry 118 against Sri Lanka who continued their struggle on the tour of New Zealand; to make matters worst for the visitors NZ opener, Martin Guptill slammed a 17-ball fifty and helped the Kiwis beat Sri Lanka in an emphatic manner. Guptill played a robust knock of unbeaten 93 runs from just 30 balls to fire up the atmosphere. He batted with a strike rate of 310, along with eight sixes and nine boundaries.</p>
<h4><strong>1. AB de Villiers &#8211; 338.63:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_9871" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9871" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Ab-De-Villiers.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-9871"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-9871" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ab-De-Villiers.jpg" alt="most sixes in an ODI innings" width="650" height="459" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9871" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo Source: Gallo Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>AB de Villiers scored the fastest century in ODI cricket against a hapless West Indian outfit in the World Cup 2015 group match. AB picked nine boundaries and 16 sixes on his way to a classic 149 during which he breached the fastest half-century and century record in ODI cricket. His strike rate of 338.63 was enough to floor the West Indian side, as South Africa posted a massive 439 in 50 overs and won the match by 257 runs.</p>

Top 5 Batsmen with best strike rate in an ODI inning

The List includes some of the most explosive batsmen who have been a part of modern day cricket. Let's check out the batsmen with the best strike rate in an ODI inning.