In this article we will be naming the Top 3 New Zealand players with the highest strike rate. The Kiwis have been very unfortunate when it comes to the knockouts. In the last ODI World Cup, they missed out narrowly. In what was a dramatic final they lost in the super over against England. With the return of Kane Williamson, they have renewed hopes of creating history this time in India. The depth of the Kiwi side gives them an advantage and a license to the top order to go on full-throttle right from the start. Let’s take a look at the;
Top 3 New Zealand players with the highest strike rate in the ODI World Cup:
1. Brendon McCullum
Former New Zealand great Brendon McCullum is at the top of this list. He was known for his no-nonsense batting style as he believed in dominating the bowlers and thrashing bad deliveries without any mercy. He had a crucial role in New Zealand’s World Cup campaign in 2015 when they reached the finals. The former skipper represented New Zealand in four World Cups from 2003 to 2015. In those four campaigns, he scored 742 runs in 27 innings at an average of 33.72. His strike rate was a phenomenal 120.84.
2. Scott Styris
Just behind Brendon McCullum is former all-rounder Scott Styris. Styris always stepped up for New Zealand in the World Cups. He has a fantastic record in the ODI World Cup and had a crucial role to play for his side every time he played in the World Cup. He was a part of three World Cup squads for New Zealand. From 2003 to 2011 he participated in 26 matches for the Kiwis. In 22 innings he scored 909 runs with an impressive average of 53.47. In this period his strike rate was 88.59. New Zealand will need all-rounded performers like Styris to do well this time around.
3. Martin Guptill
New Zealand opener Martin Guptill has had some memorable performances, especially in the 2015 ODI World Cup where he scored a double ton as well. Guptill took part in three World Cups from 2011 to 2019 and played 27 matches in that period. In 27 innings he scored 995 runs at a healthy average of 43.26. His ability to score runs at an impressive run rate made him an important player for New Zealand. His strike rate was 43.26. The Kiwis will expect consistent performances from their openers this time around as well to give themselves a chance to stake their claim for the World Cup.