Cricketers usually tend to switch gears when the team requires runs to be scored at a rapid pace. The cricket fraternity has witnessed batsmen scoring runs at a rate of knots, especially in T20I cricket. Since it is the shortest format, the teams are forced to pile up plenty of runs in order to have a better chance of victory.
On the other side of the coin, when it comes to ODIs, batters tend to maximize the powerplay overs just like in the T20I format. However, once the powerplay is finished, batsmen ensure that the scoreboard is ticking bit by bit before switching gears in the final 10 overs.
However, when it comes to Test cricket, batters have enough freedom, time to express themselves. The majority of the batters usually take time to get settled at the crease before playing their game. At times, some players have unleashed their full potential by scoring runs at a healthy strike rate in a Test innings.
Team India have been blessed with abundant talents across all facets of the game. In this listicle, let us now get to know more about the four players with the highest strike rate for India in a Test innings.
1. Kapil Dev
Kapil Dev comes first on the list as he scored 89 off 55 against England at a sensational strike rate of 161.81 during the first Test of India’s tour of England in 1982 at Lord’s, London.
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2. Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant follows next on the list as he chipped in with a magnificent 50 off 31 balls against Sri Lanka during the second Test in Bengaluru in 2021. Thus, he became the fastest Indian wicketkeeper to score a Test fifty as he achieved the feat in 28 balls. Rishabh Pant maintained a strike rate of 161.29.
3. Shardul Thakur
Shardul Thakur scored a scintillating 57 off 36 against England in the fourth Test match at The Oval in 2021. He comes third on the list as he maintained a strike rate of 158.33.
4. Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan scored an unbeaten 52 off 34* against the West Indies in the second Test in Trinidad. He also became the second-fastest Indian wicketkeeper-batter to score a Test fifty as he achieved the feat in 33 balls.
Highest SR for India in a Test innings
161.81 – Kapil vs ENG (89 off 55)
161.29 – Pant vs SL (50 off 31)
158.33 – Shardul vs ENG (57 off 36)
152.94 – Ishan vs WI (52 off 34)*#IshanKishan | #WIvIND— Cricbaba (@thecricbaba) July 24, 2023
Updated as of July 25, 2023*
