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Strike rate, economy and average calculator
Copy the figures from any scorecard. The batting tab gives strike rate and average; the bowling tab gives economy rate, bowling average and bowling strike rate.
Strike rate
154.17
Runs per 100 balls
Batting average
74.00
Runs per dismissal
Balls per run
0.65
The five figures and their sums
| Figure | Sum | Better when |
|---|---|---|
| Batting strike rate | Runs ÷ balls faced × 100 | Higher |
| Batting average | Runs ÷ times out | Higher |
| Economy rate | Runs conceded ÷ overs | Lower |
| Bowling average | Runs conceded ÷ wickets | Lower |
| Bowling strike rate | Balls bowled ÷ wickets | Lower |
Where to find the numbers
Every figure you need is on a scorecard. The batting card lists runs (R) and balls (B); the bowling card lists overs (O), runs (R) and wickets (W). The guide on how to read a cricket scorecard explains each column, and any card on the results page gives you real figures to try.
Strike rate and economy questions
What is a batting strike rate?
Runs scored per 100 balls faced. A batter with 74 runs off 48 balls has a strike rate of 74 ÷ 48 × 100 = 154.17.
What is an economy rate?
Runs conceded per over bowled. A bowler with figures of 4 overs for 27 runs has an economy rate of 27 ÷ 4 = 6.75.
What is the difference between batting average and strike rate?
The average is runs per dismissal and shows how many runs a batter makes before getting out. The strike rate shows how quickly those runs come. One measures volume, the other speed.
What is a bowling strike rate?
Balls bowled per wicket taken. A bowler with 3 wickets in 4 overs (24 balls) has a bowling strike rate of 8.0. Lower is better.
Why is there no average when a batter has not been out?
The average divides runs by dismissals. With no dismissal there is nothing to divide by, so scorecards show a dash or the words not out.