Adnan Farooq 
Jos Buttler of England is the holder of the highest strike rate in T20 World Cup (minimum 500 runs). Having a spectacular strike rate of 147.23 and 1,013 runs, Buttler has been able to combine consistency with explosive stroke play and established a precedent on how T20 batting should be in modern times.
Best Career Strike Rates of Top Players
According to statistics for the 2024 tournament, the best batters with elite strike rates (minimum 500 runs) are:
| Player | Team | Strike Rate | Runs |
| Jos Buttler | England | 147.23 | 1,013 |
| AB de Villiers | South Africa | 143.40 | 717 |
| Chris Gayle | West Indies | 142.75 | 965 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | Sri Lanka | 134.74 | 1,016 |
| David Warner | Australia | 133.22 | 984 |
Though various large hitters have established themselves, Buttler continues to lead statistically in the argument regarding the highest strike rate in T20 World Cup among players with substantial run scores.
Other Records in the T20 World Cup
AB de Villiers has also set the highest strike rate in an innings, 246.42, having hit 69 on 28 balls in 2009. Shai Hope dominated the tournament and hit 187.71 in the 2024 edition (minimum 100 runs). But when it comes to career steadiness and performance, the greatest strike rate in the history of the T20 World Cup is that of Jos Buttler. Visit this site for more updates.
FAQs
1. What is the highest strike rate in the history of T20 World Cups?
Jos Buttler is the player with the most runs of 500 or above.
2. What are the minimum run requirements of this record?
The generally perceived reference point is 500 T20 World Cup runs.
3. Who holds the highest strike rate in a single T20 World Cup innings?
AB de Villiers had a strike rate of 246.42 in 2009.
