Top five batsmen with lowest strike rate in IPL 2026 ft. Ruturaj Gaikwad

Several batsmen have registered poor strike rate in IPL 2026.

Batsmen have dominated in the Indian Premier League 2026 due to the use of flat pitches, dew factor and the impact player rule. Many teams chased down 200+ totals with ease, while a few of the games also saw teams registering totals in excess to 240.

While many batsmen have dominated the field in IPL 2026, a few well-known players flopped to come up with good show. They failed to go big on many occasions and their poor strike rate became a liability for their teams.

On that note, below are the top five batters with the lowest strike rate in IPL 2026. The list only features batters with more than 200 runs.

5 batsmen with the lowest strike rate in IPL 2026

5. Kartik Sharma (CSK)- 137

Young 14-year-old Kartik Sharma made his debut in IPL 2026 with Chennai Super Kings (CSK). While he played a few crucial knocks, he struggled with his strike rate. Across 10 games, the right-handed batter has scored 276 runs at a strike rate of 137.31.

4. Nicholas Pooran (LSG) – 130

Nicholas Pooran, who is known as one of the aggressive batters in T20 cricket, flopping in IPL 2026 came as big surprise for many. The LSG batter has a strike rate of just 130.90, scoring 216 runs in 12 games with one fifty.

3. Ajinkya Rahane (KKR)- 130

Ajinkya Rahane’s struggles with the bat has been highly visible in IPL 2026. The KKR skipper has been opening the batting for his team but is struggling to make a mark, getting out cheaply on many occasions. At a poor strike rate of 130.7, the right-handed batsman has piled up 251 runs in 12 games.

2. Tristan Stubbs (DC)- 127

Tristian Stubbs has been a key middle-order batter for Delhi Capitals over the last few years. But has failed with his power-hitting skills this season. Although he has scored two half-centuries, he has a strike rate of just 127.90. In 13 games, Stubbs has scored 275 runs.

1. Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)- 121

Ruturaj Gaikwad gets the top spot on this list with a strike rate of 121.59. The CSK captain has struggled to perform, scoring just two fifties across the tournament. He got out cheaply in many games. In 13 games, he has mustered 321 runs.

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