We will be naming the Top 3 England players with the highest strike rate. In the last edition of the ODI World Cup England created history by lifting the world title in their backyard in front of their fans at the home of Cricket, Lord’s. Under Eoin Morgan, they became the World Champions in a dramatic final against the Kiwis. They will be fighting to defend their title this year in India. Before the World Cup let’s revise some record books and look at the;
Top 3 England players with the highest strike rate in the ODI World Cup:
1. Jos Buttler
The English Captain Jos Buttler is at the very top of this list of batsmen with the highest strike rate in the ODI World Cup. Butler has scored 453 runs in 14 innings at an average of 34.84. His strike rate has been phenomenal as he has played with a strike rate of 126.53. Buttler has the ability to take on the bowler in any phase of the innings and change the course of the game. The English side will expect the same from their skipper as they will be vying to defend their title. His experience of playing in the IPL will also come in handy.
2. Ben Stokes
Following Jos Buttler in this list is England’s test Captain Ben Stokes. Ben Stokes has proved to be an outright match-winner for England in the ODI World Cup. He represented England in the 2019 ODI World Cup and scored 465 runs in 10 innings at an astounding average of 66.42. He had a strike rate of 93.18 in the last World Cup. The all-rounder will have a huge responsibility this time as well to take his side to the knockouts. His role in the English middle order will be very crucial, especially against the spinners.
3. Jonny Bairstow
Explosive English opener sits at the third position in this list. Bairstow represented England in the 2019 ODI World Cup and played a crucial role in the victorious campaign. The wicketkeeper-batsman scored 532 runs in 11 innings with a brilliant average of 48.36. He played at a strike rate of 92.84 in the 2019 ODI World Cup ensuring that England got a good start. At the top of the batting order, he is very important as he is a very important cog in the wheel of England’s philosophy to show an aggressive approach and take on the opponent early on in the innings.
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