Only two batters in world cricket have managed a strike rate of over 130 in the Women’s T20 World Cups.
In the fast-paced format of T20 cricket, a batter’s strike rate is a crucial measure of their effectiveness. Batters who can score quickly play an instrumental role in shifting the momentum in favor of their team. The following is a look at the top five batters with the highest strike rates, having scored at least 100 runs in the Women’s T20 World Cup, based on the provided data.
Topping the list is India’s Shafali Verma with a remarkable strike rate of 134.51. Verma made her mark in the Women’s T20 World Cup from 2020 to 2023, playing in 10 matches and batting in all of them. She scored 265 runs, with her highest score being 47. Although she has not yet reached the milestone of a half-century, her ability to score quickly has been her standout feature. Verma faced 197 balls and struck 32 fours and 9 sixes, further underlining her aggressive approach to batting. With an average of 26.50, Shafali has been an explosive opener for India, providing brisk starts to her team.
Topping the list is India’s Shafali Verma with a remarkable strike rate of 134.51 // Picture Courtesy — India Today
Second on the list is England’s Sophia Dunkley, who boasts an impressive strike rate of 131.39. Dunkley’s span in the Women’s T20 World Cup runs from 2018 to 2023, during which she played 10 matches. In 7 innings, she scored 113 runs with a highest score of 35. Dunkley faced 86 balls in total and hit 15 fours and 2 sixes. Despite her lower average of 16.14, Dunkley’s strike rate shows her ability to score at a rapid pace, making her a key contributor in accelerating the scoring for her team. Her power-hitting and quick-scoring ability have earned her a place among the top batters with the best strike rates.
Claire Taylor, another England batter, features prominently on this list with a strike rate of 128.90. Taylor played in the Women’s T20 World Cup from 2009 to 2010, during which she made a significant impact. In 8 matches, Taylor batted in 7 innings and scored a total of 223 runs. Her highest score was an unbeaten 76*, and she finished with a strong average of 55.75. Taylor faced 173 balls and hit 26 fours, although she did not manage to clear the boundary for any sixes. Despite the absence of sixes, her ability to score quickly through conventional cricket shots allowed her to maintain an excellent strike rate, making her a pivotal player for England during her time.
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Alyssa Healy from Australia takes the fourth spot with a strike rate of 128.37. Healy’s span in the Women’s T20 World Cup stretches from 2010 to 2023, making her one of the longest-serving players on this list. In 39 matches, she batted in 36 innings, amassing a total of 941 runs. Healy’s highest score was 83, and she maintained a solid average of 28.51. Over her innings, she faced 733 balls, hitting 122 fours and 15 sixes. Healy’s ability to consistently score quickly, while also contributing significantly in terms of runs, has made her one of the most dangerous batters in the Women’s T20 World Cup. Her seven half-centuries further highlight her consistency at the highest level.
Alyssa Healy from Australia takes the fourth spot with a strike rate of 128.37 // Picture Courtesy — Onmanorama
Rounding off the list is Rachael Haynes, another Australian batter, with a strike rate of 127.58. Haynes played in the Women’s T20 World Cup from 2012 to 2020, during which she featured in 16 matches. In 11 innings, she scored a total of 185 runs with her highest score being 60. Haynes faced 145 balls, hitting 14 fours and 4 sixes along the way. With an average of 30.83, she combined a good strike rate with consistency, making her a reliable middle-order batter for Australia. Haynes’ ability to score at a brisk pace, while also stabilizing the innings when required, earned her a spot among the top batters in terms of strike rate.
