Chandigarh, April 11 -- Heinrich Klaasen has seen a notable decline in his strike rate during the initial phase of his innings in T20 cricket over the last four years, according to CricViz.

Once among the most destructive middle-order hitters in the shortest format, Klaasen's scoring rate in his first 10 balls at the crease has progressively dipped year-on-year since 2023, highlighting a shift in his early-innings approach.

The drop from a peak of 153 in 2023 to 105 in 2026 reflects a significant reduction in his early momentum, a phase where Klaasen was once known for immediate acceleration and boundary-heavy intent.

According to CricViz, Klaasen struck at a dominant 153 in his first 10 balls in 2023; however, his early scoring rate h...