In the Indian Premier League (IPL), the record for the highest strike rate in a single season is held by Pat Cummins. During the 2022 season, playing for Kolkata Knight Riders, Cummins achieved a remarkable strike rate of 262.50, scoring 63 runs in five matches. His standout performance included a 14-ball fifty against Mumbai Indians, equaling the record for the fastest fifty in IPL history.
In the subsequent 2023 season, Rashid Khan of Gujarat Titans recorded the highest strike rate, scoring 130 runs at a strike rate of 216.66.
These instances highlight the impact that lower-order batsmen can have in the T20 format, delivering rapid runs in crucial moments.