Asia Cup 2025 / These batsmen in the Indian squad have the highest strike rate, not Surya but this player is at the top

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced Team India's squad for Asia Cup 2025. Shubman Gill has become the vice-captain, while Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal did not get a place. Abhishek Sharma is at the top in terms of strike rate with 193.85, while Gill is at the bottom with 139.28.

Asia Cup 2025: On 19 August 2025, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the Indian team squad for the upcoming T20 Asia Cup 2025. The squad includes many experienced and young players, but the absence of some big names has also given rise to discussion. In particular, Test captain Shubman Gill not only got a place in the squad, but he has also been given the responsibility of vice-captain. On the other hand, aggressive batsmen like Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal were not included in this squad, which has sparked a debate among cricket fans.

The strike rate of batsmen in T20 cricket is an important parameter, which reflects their aggression and ability to put pressure on the bowlers. In this article, we will analyze the T20 International strike rate of the batsmen included in the Indian squad and see which player is at the top and who is at the bottom in this matter.

Abhishek Sharma: Top in strike rate

24-year-old left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma has made his mark in international T20 cricket with his explosive batting. Abhishek currently tops the T20 batting rankings. His aggressive style puts pressure on the opposing bowlers from the start. Abhishek has played only 17 T20 Internationals so far, in which he has scored 535 runs at a brilliant strike rate of 193.85. This strike rate is not only the highest in the squad, but it is also a proof of his explosive batting.

Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh: An example of aggression

Squad captain Suryakumar Yadav is second in terms of strike rate. He has scored runs at a strike rate of 167.08 in T20 Internationals, which is a reflection of his 360-degree batting. Suryakumar's ability to score runs quickly in any situation has made him a major weapon for India in this tournament.

At the same time, young batsman Rinku Singh has made his mark in a short time. His strike rate is 161.07, which further strengthens his role as a finisher. Rinku's ability to score runs quickly has made him a reliable player in the middle order.

Tilak Verma and Sanju Samson: Strength of the middle order

Tilak Verma, who has played 25 T20 Internationals so far, has scored 749 runs at a strike rate of 155.08. His stability and aggression will be important for India in the middle order. At the same time, Sanju Samson is another reliable option with a strike rate of 152.39. Samson's explosive batting and wicketkeeping skills make him valuable in the squad.

Jitesh Sharma, Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dubey: Middle and lower order stalwarts

Jitesh Sharma (147.06), Hardik Pandya (141.68), and Shivam Dubey (140.11) also have impressive strike rates. All three players have the ability to change the course of the match by scoring quick runs in the lower order. Hardik's all-round ability and Dubey's power-hitting make them important in this squad.

Shubman Gill: Last in strike rate

Team vice-captain Shubman Gill is at the bottom of the squad in terms of strike rate. Gill has played 21 T20 Internationals so far, in which he has scored 578 runs at an average of 30.42, but his strike rate has been only 139.28. It is also lower than players like Samson, Dubey, Pandya and Sharma. Despite Gill's technical proficiency and excellent performance in Test cricket, his slow strike rate in the T20 format has been a topic of discussion. However, his captaincy and experience make him important in this squad.

List of strike rates of batsmen

Here is the list of strike rates of batsmen included in the Indian Squad for T20 Asia Cup 2025: