Cricket Statistics Explained: Average, Strike Rate and Run Rate
Make sense of the numbers on the scoreboard — batting average, strike rate, bowling economy and required run rate — and what they really tell you about a game.
Cricket Batting Average Calculator
Verified formula Updated Jun 2026 Private — runs on your device
Verified formula
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Batting average
50.00
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How to use the Cricket Batting Average Calculator
The Cricket Batting Average Calculator works out your batting average in an instant. Enter total runs scored and times out (dismissals) and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.
- Enter the total runs scored.
- Enter the times out (dismissals).
- Read off your batting average — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.
Formula
The Cricket Batting Average Calculator uses the formula:
Batting average = Total runs scored ÷ Times out (dismissals)
Worked example
For example, with total runs scored of 500 and times out (dismissals) of 10, the batting average is 50.00.
| Total runs scored | 500 |
|---|---|
| Times out (dismissals) | 10 |
| Batting average | 50.00 |
|---|
Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.
Key terms explained
- Mean
- The average of a set of numbers — their sum divided by how many there are.
Frequently asked questions
Divide total runs by the number of times the batter was out. 500 runs from 10 dismissals is an average of 50.
Not-out innings do not count as dismissals, which raises the average. Using only dismissals reflects how often the batter loses their wicket.
In Test cricket, an average above 50 is considered excellent and above 40 very good. Formats and eras differ, so compare within context.
Yes. Runs from not-out innings add to the total without adding a dismissal, so frequent not-outs can lift the average.
Enter the total runs scored. Enter the times out (dismissals). Read off your batting average — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.
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