From a batsman’s point of view, there are different ways to approach a game. If it’s a T20I format, he switches gears right away such that he can score runs at a rate of knots. On the other hand, if it’s an ODI format, he tries to play a run-a-ball innings before taking the game away from the opposition.
As far as the Test format is concerned, it is important to assess the conditions before going about their business. At times, batters tend to flex their muscles and pitch in with blistering-fast innings. In this article, let’s go through the names of three cricketers with the highest strike rate in a Test match (minimum 40 runs).
1. Mark Wood
England cricketer Mark Wood comes first on the list as he has the highest strike rate in a Test match (minimum 40 runs). He scored 24 off 8 in the first innings of the third Ashes 2023 match against Australia. He followed it up with an unbeaten 16 off 8 balls. Overall, he scored 40 off 16 balls at a strike rate of 250.
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2. Jacques Kallis
Proteas great Jacques Kallis is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest all-rounders of all time. He has been one of the important pillars in the history of the South African cricket team. South Africa largely benefitted from his all-round services in Tests and ODIs. Kallis blasted a quick-fire fifty against Zimbabwe in 2005. He ended up with 54 off 25 at a terrific strike rate of 216.
3. Dale Steyn
Former South African paceman Dale Steyn has been one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time and the greatest Test bowler during the heydays of his cricketing career. He comes third on the list as he scored the fourth-fastest Test half-century of all-time, scoring a 26-ball 50 against the West Indies at St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth. Overall, he finished his innings at 58 off 28 balls at a strike rate of 207.1.
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Highest Batting SR in a Test match
(min 40 runs)250.0 – Wood v AUS (2023) 40 off 16*
216.0 – Kallis v ZIM (2005) 54 off 25
207.1 – Steyn v WI (2014) 58 off 28#TheAshes— Cricbaba (@thecricbaba) July 10, 2023
Updated as of July 11, 2023*
