Strike rate, economy rate and averages
Batting strike rate is runs per 100 balls. Economy rate is runs conceded per over. Batting average is runs divided by dismissals. Bowling average is runs conceded divided by wickets taken.
Batting
Batting average = total runs divided by the number of times dismissed. Strike rate = (runs divided by balls faced) multiplied by 100. In T20, a strike rate above 140 is strong. In Tests, an average above 50 marks an elite batter.
Bowling
Bowling average = runs conceded divided by wickets. Economy = runs conceded divided by overs bowled. Bowling strike rate = balls bowled divided by wickets, so lower means a wicket arrives sooner. A T20 economy under 7.5 is very good.
Reading them together
A high average with a low strike rate suggests an anchor. A high strike rate with a low average suggests a hitter. The best players in limited-overs cricket manage both.
Frequently asked questions
How do you calculate strike rate in cricket?
Runs divided by balls faced, multiplied by 100.
How do you calculate economy rate?
Runs conceded divided by overs bowled.
What is a good batting average?
Around 40 is good in Tests and above 50 is elite. In ODIs, 40 or more is excellent.
What is bowling strike rate?
The average number of balls a bowler needs to take a wicket.