From a batsman’s point of view, it is important to make presence count on the pitch. It is absolutely imperative for the batter to assess the conditions and go about the business accordingly.
When it comes to Test cricket, the batter adjusts himself and plays himself according to the situation. If it’s T20 format, the batter tends to play with a lot of intent by scoring runs at a rate of knots.
On the other hand, when it comes to One-Day Internationals, the batsman tries his absolute best to play a run-a-ball knock which is good for himself and for the team in the first place.
Meanwhile, Australian cricket has witnessed batters playing aggressively over the years. In this article, we will take a look at the two Australians who have maintained a strike rate in excess of 100 in ODIs.
1. Glenn Maxwell
Australia’s prolific all-rounder Glenn Maxwell comes first on the list in terms of maintaining the highest strike rate in One-Day Internationals. He is best known for his potential to score runs at a rate of knots. Maxwell has smacked as many as 332 fours and 128 sixes.
Maxwell who has played 127 ODIs in his career has maintained a strike rate of 124.98. He scored 3482 runs at an average of 34.13 including two centuries and 13 half-centuries to his name, registering his personal best score of 108.
2. James Faulkner
James Faulkner is best known for his fearless brand of cricket in the middle order. Besides that, he is also known for his productive bowling spells in limited-overs cricket.
He has by far played 69 ODIs for the Australian cricket team wherein he scored 1032 runs at an average of 34.40. Faulkner has maintained a strike rate of 104.24 including one century and four half-centuries to his name. Faulkner registered his personal best score of 116. He has scored 83 fours and 29 sixes in ODIs.
