Indian batters with lowest strike-rates in a T20I (40+ balls)
11 Nov 2024

After losing the series opener, South Africa beat India in the 2nd T20I held at St George's Park, Gqeberha.

Hardik Pandya rescued India with a 45-ball 39* as Suryakumar Yadav's men managed 124/6 in 20 overs.

Varun Chakravarthy then spun his web with a fifer, however, the Proteas prevailed.

Notably, Pandya recorded the third-lowest strike-rate for an Indian batter in a T20I (40+ balls).

83.33: Ishan Kishan vs WI, Kolkata, 2022
#1

Ishan Kishan tops this list with a strike-rate of 83.33 against the West Indies at Eden Gardens, Kolkata in 2022.

Ishan opened the batting alongside Ruturaj Gaikwad, who departed early.

Although Shreyas Iyer made a rapid start at the other end, Kishan scored a 31-ball 34.

Suryakumar Yadav's 65(31) eventually powered India to 184/5.

WI were restricted to 167/9 in 20 overs.

84.44: Dinesh Mongia vs SA, Johannesburg, 2006
#2

India played their first-ever T20I in 2006 in Johannesburg. They beat hosts South Africa by six wickets after chasing down 127.

Dinesh Mongia, who batted at number three for India, scored a 45-ball 38 in the run-chase. His strike-rate read 84.44.

While Virender Sehwag (34) gave India a fine start, Dinesh Karthik (31*) sealed the deal for them.

86.67: Hardik Pandya vs SA, Gqeberha, 2024
#3

As mentioned, Pandya slammed a vital 39* against South Africa in Gqeberha.

Pandya walked in at number six and held his fort against a disciplined Proteas unit. He helped India get to 124/6.

The Indian all-rounder recorded a strike-rate of 86.67.

Meanwhile, the hosts chased down the total in 19 overs on the back of Tristan Stubbs's unbeaten 47.