Shikhar Dhawan, Image Source: Getty Images
The ICC Champions Trophy has seen numerous explosive batting performances throughout the years, with certain players standing out for their ability to score runs at a rapid pace. A high strike rate is vital in limited overs cricket format, as it assists teams in posting big totals or chasing down targets quickly. A few cricketers have impressed with their aggressive approach, playing match-winning knocks under pressure. From powerful hitters to skilled finishers, the tournament has seen some of the fastest-scoring players in ODI's history. Fans have witnessed some of the most entertaining batting displays, making strike rate an important factor in the tournament's history.
Who has the highest strike rate in the ICC Champions Trophy?
According to ESPN Cricinfo, former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan has the highest strike rate in the ICC Champions Trophy, as of February 2025. He played 10 matches in two editions of the tournament in 2013 and 2017 respectively. He has a strike rate of 101.59, scoring a total of 701 runs with an average of 77.88. He played 690 balls and scored three centuries and half-centuries each. Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, Sanath Jayasuriya, and Graeme Smith are on the list of the top five highest strike rates in the ICC CT.
| Player | Tenure | Matches | Innings | Runs Scored | Average | Strike Rate | Highest Score | 50/100 |
| Shikhar Dhawan (India) | 2013-2017 | 10 | 10 | 701 | 77.88 | 101.59 | 125 | 3/50 3/100 |
| Virat Kohli (India) | 2009-2017 | 13 | 12 | 529 | 88.16 | 92.32 | 96* | 5/50 |
| Chris Gayle (West Indies) | 2002-2013 | 17 | 17 | 791 | 52.73 | 88.77 | 133* | 1/50 3/100 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) | 1998-2009 | 20 | 20 | 536 | 29.77 | 88.01 | 102* | 1/50 1/100 |
| Graeme Smith (South Africa) | 2002-2009 | 12 | 12 | 470 | 42.72 | 86.71 | 141 | 2/50 1/100 |
Highest strike rates in an innings in the ICC Champions Trophy (KnockOut)
As of February 2025, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has the highest average in an innings in the ICC Champions Trophy, as reported by ESPN Cricinfo. He had a strike rate of 305.55 against the Netherlands at Colombo in 2002 ICC CT when he scored 55 runs out of 18 balls with 4 boundaries and 6 over boundaries. Afridi is also holding the fourth spot on the list with a strike rate of 208.33 which he made in the 2004 edition of the tournament. Ravi Bopara, Craig McMillan, and Brendon McCullum are the other top batsmen with the highest strike rate in the competition.
| Player | Runs Scored | Balls Faced | Strike Rate | Opposition | Venue | Year |
| Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) | 55* | 18 | 305.55 | Netherlands | Colombo | 2002 |
| Ravi Bopara (England) | 33* | 13 | 253.84 | Sri Lanka | The Oval | 2013 |
| Craig McMillan (New Zealand) | 64* | 27 | 237.03 | USA | The Oval | 2004 |
| Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) | 25 | 12 | 208.33 | India | Birmingham | 2004 |
| Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) | 27 | 13 | 207.69 | Pakistan | Mohali | 2006 |
FAQs on ICC Chaampions Trophy
A. As of February 2025, Virat Kohli scored 529 runs in the ICC Champions Trophy, based on ESPN Cricinfo.
A. Sourav Ganguly has a strike rate of 51.26 in Tests and 73.71 in ODIs, as per Cricbuzz.
A. As of February 2025, England’s Adil Rashid and New Zealand’s Tim Southee both dismissed Virat 11 times, based on Times of India.
A. Tendulkar was dismissed on 99 three times in his career all in 2007, as reported by Times Of India.
A. Suryakumar Yadav has a strike rate of 105.02 in ODIs, 167.07 in T20s, and 40.00 in Tests, according to ESPN Cricinfo.
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