Top Batting Strike Rates at Australian Venues (ODIs + T20Is)

Batting in Australia requires both courage and control. The true bounce and fast outfields reward precise timing and intent, while the size of the grounds challenges power hitters like nowhere else. Over the years, some of the game’s greatest stroke players have thrived in these conditions — combining skill and aggression to dominate world-class bowling attacks.

Here’s a detailed overview of the players with the best batting strike rates at Australian venues, in both ODIs and T20Is, along with the active players still setting records today.

Top 5 Highest Strike Rates in ODIs in Australia 

1. Glenn Maxwell (Australia) – 126.39 

Since debuting in 2013, Glenn Maxwell has transformed the possibilities in Australian one-day cricket. In 56 matches and 50 innings, he has scored 1,499 runs at an average of 35.69, striking an impressive 126.39. His highest score of 102 came during a rapid innings at Sydney, where he dominated Sri Lanka’s spinners.

Across those innings, he’s faced just 1,186 balls, hitting 157 fours and 43 sixes. What makes Maxwell stand out is his ability to speed up at any stage—often changing the course of a game within three overs.  

2. AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 118.11 

The South African genius made the Australian grounds his playground from 2009 to 2015. In just 12 ODIs, AB de Villiers scored 678 runs at an impressive average of 75.33, with a strike rate of 118.11.

His unforgettable 162* off 66 balls at the 2015 World Cup in Sydney remains a benchmark for modern ODI batting. Across those games, he struck 58 fours and 13 sixes — a masterclass in innovation and timing.

3. Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) – 115.12 

From his explosive debut to his final tours, Afridi’s flair lit up Australian stadiums for nearly two decades (1996–2015). In 38 matches, he scored 723 runs at a strike rate of 115.12, with 63 boundaries and 31 sixes.

Although he averaged just 20.65, his cameos were game-changing — particularly his 56* at the WACA, where he launched Australian pacers into the stands. 

4. Chris Cairns (New Zealand) – 112.33 

One of New Zealand’s early power-hitting pioneers, Cairns played 30 ODIs in Australia between 1980 and 1985, scoring 419 runs off 373 balls, strike rate 112.33.

While his average (17.45) might seem modest, it came in an era when 80 strike rates were rare. Cairns hit 27 fours and 16 sixes, often lifting his side from precarious positions with quick runs in the lower order. 

5. Jacob Oram (New Zealand) – 112.23 

Tall and powerful, Jacob Oram’s presence in the middle order made him one of the most effective finishers of his era. In just 10 ODIs in Australia, he scored 321 runs from 286 balls, averaging 53.50 and striking at 112.23.

With 20 fours and 13 sixes, his unbeaten 101* in 2007 at Pearth remains a textbook example of measured aggression. 

Active Players with Top ODI Strike Rates in Australia (2025 Tour)

Travis Head (Australia) – 99.39 s

The current poster boy of Australian aggression, Travis Head, has scored 980 runs in 22 ODIs at home with an average of 46.66 and a strike rate just shy of 100. His innings of 152 against England in Melbourne in 2022 exemplified his fluid style — attacking pace from the first ball.

Throughout his innings, Head has hit 113 fours and 19 sixes, making him a key figure as Australia prepares to face India in 2025.

Mitchell Marsh (Australia) – 94.92 strike rate

Now captaining Australia’s ODI team, Marsh’s batting at home has developed into consistent destruction. Over 28 ODIs, he has scored 936 runs at an average of 39.00, with a strike rate of 94.92, including 2 centuries and 7 fifties. 

He has faced 986 balls, hitting 72 fours and 24 sixes into the crowd. 

Notable Indian ODI Batters in Australia by Strike Rate

Among Indians, Suresh Raina (93.59 SR, 409 runs), Kapil Dev (92.67 SR, 708 runs), and Ravindra Jadeja (90.68 SR, 331 runs) are notable for their aggressive approach.

Rohit Sharma, with 1,328 runs at 90.58 SR, and Virat Kohli, with 1,327 runs at 89.06 SR, continue to set the standard for consistency and elegance in Australia’s challenging ODI conditions.

Top 5 Highest Strike Rates in T20Is in Australia

1. Suryakumar Yadav (India) – 189.68 

No batter has illuminated Australia’s T20I venues quite like Suryakumar Yadav. In 6 innings, SKY amassed 239 runs at a strike rate of 189.68 and an average of 59.75, including three half-centuries.

Facing just 126 balls, he struck 26 fours and 9 sixes, with his 68 off 40 at Perth against South Africa standing out as one of T20’s most daring innings. 

2. Tim David (Australia) – 172.53 

Since 2022, David has scored 402 runs from 233 balls, maintaining a strike rate of 172.53 with 30 fours and 28 sixes. His highest score of 83 demonstrated his ability to influence games in the death overs.

In 15 innings, he has averaged 40.20, showing he is not just a slogger but a composed finisher. 

3. Marcus Stoinis (Australia) – 163.97 

Another Australian powerhouse, Stoinis, has scored 487 runs in 23 innings, averaging 34.78 and striking at 163.97. He has hit 39 fours and 26 sixes, with a top score of 61*.

His combination of brute force and composure in high-pressure chases has made him a match-winner, especially under lights at the Gabba.

4. Rilee Rossouw (South Africa) – 162.06 

Rossouw’s brief yet explosive spell in Australia saw him score 235 runs from 145 balls, including an outstanding 109 off 56 at Sydney in 2022. With 19 fours and 12 sixes, his strike rate of 162.06 shows how precisely he struck the ball on fast pitches.

5. Glenn Phillips (New Zealand) – 158.26 

In just 5 innings, Phillips scored 201 runs at an average of 158.26, including 19 fours and 8 sixes, with a batting average of 40.20. His century at Sydney during the 2022 T20 World Cup was a lesson in controlled aggression, accelerating at will after a cautious start.

Notable Indian Batters in T20Is in Australia

Shikhar Dhawan: Scored 271 runs from 176 balls at 153.97 SR, with two fifties and nine sixes.

Virat Kohli: In 17 matches, scored 747 runs at an average of 74.70, with a strike rate of 141.20, including 9 fifties — his 82* vs Pakistan in Melbourne remains legendary.

Hardik Pandya: Hit 206 runs at a strike rate of 140.13, including a 63 against England in 2022.

Rohit Sharma: Accumulated 297 runs at a strike rate of 120.24, with three half-centuries, highlighted by his classic stroke play at Sydney.

FAQs

1. Who has the highest ODI strike rate in Australia?

Glenn Maxwell leads with 126.39, ahead of AB de Villiers (118.11).

2. Who has the best T20I strike rate in Australia?

India’s Suryakumar Yadav tops with an exceptional 189.68.

3. Which active players dominate in ODIs?

Travis Head (99.39) and Mitchell Marsh (94.92) are the current Australian leaders, while Rohit Sharma and Kohli continue to perform strongly for India.

4. Which Indian has the fastest scoring rate in Australian T20Is?

Suryakumar Yadav’s 189.68 is the highest, followed by Shikhar Dhawan (153.97).