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✍️ By IPL Analytics Desk | 🕐 3 min read | 🔄 Last Updated: 04 Apr 2026 | 📂 IPL Records › Batting

Best Strike Rate in 2021 IPL Season: IPL Records, History & Full Stats (Updated 2025)

159.67
#1 Record
Prithvi Shaw
144.92
#2 Runner-Up
GJ Maxwell
139.48
#3 Third
Mayank Agarwal
Season:

Prithvi Shaw's magnificent Performance in IPL 2021

IPL 2021 witnessed exceptional cricket across all franchises. When it came to Strike Rate, one name dominated the charts. Prithvi Shaw delivered a magnificent performance throughout the season, finishing with an impressive 159.67 closely followed by GJ Maxwell with 144.92 a remarkable 10.2% ahead of the competition.

Season 2021: The Numbers That Tell The Story

The IPL 2021 season featured intense competition across all teams. Prithvi Shaw's consistency and ability to perform under pressure set them apart. The statistics below showcase not just the leader, but the fierce battle for supremacy that characterized this season.

⚡ Season Highlight
Prithvi Shaw's achievement in IPL 2021 places them among the elite performers of that year. Their contribution was crucial to their team's campaign and set benchmarks for future seasons.
Record Holder
Prithvi Shaw
159.67
Rank Player Stats Details
#1 Prithvi Shaw 159.67 Runs: 479
#2 GJ Maxwell 144.92 Runs: 513
#3 Mayank Agarwal 139.48 Runs: 431
#4 KL Rahul 139.11 Runs: 626
#5 Faf du Plessis 138.60 Runs: 632
#6 Sanju Samson 137.04 Runs: 481
#7 Ruturaj Gaikwad 136.80 Runs: 632
#8 RR Pant 128.66 Runs: 422
#9 S Dhawan 124.63 Runs: 587
#10 Shubman Gill 119.20 Runs: 478

📊 Analysis & Insights

Looking back at IPL 2021, Prithvi Shaw's dominance tells us much about the competitive landscape of that year. The pitches, conditions, and team dynamics all played a role, but individual brilliance stood out. Statistical analysis shows that Prithvi Shaw's numbers were significantly above the seasonal average.
💡 Key Takeaways
  • Prithvi Shaw leads this record with 159.67.
  • GJ Maxwell is the runner-up with 144.92.
  • A total of 10 entries appear in this all-time record list.
  • Data last updated: 04 Apr 2026. Use the season filter above for year-wise stats.