Cricket Bowling Average, Economy and Strike Rate Calculator
Enter overs, runs conceded and wickets to get the three key bowling figures.
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Economy rate (runs per over)
Economy rate (runs per over)
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Bowling average (runs per wicket)
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Bowling strike rate (balls per wicket)
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Balls bowled
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Dot-ball percentage
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Cricket Bowling Average, Economy and Strike Rate Calculator by TheCalcTools
How the Cricket Bowling Average, Economy and Strike Rate Calculator works
Economy rate is runs conceded per over. Bowling average is runs conceded per wicket, and bowling strike rate is balls bowled per wicket. Lower is better for all three.
Part overs count by the ball: 82.4 overs is 82 overs and 4 balls, or 496 balls.
The formula
Economy = runs ÷ (balls ÷ 6); Average = runs ÷ wickets; Strike rate = balls ÷ wickets
Worked example
Using the default values shown in the calculator:
| Overs bowled (completed) | 82 |
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| Extra balls | 4 |
| Runs conceded | 410 |
| Wickets taken | 18 |
| Dot balls (optional) | 260 |
- 82 overs and 4 balls = 496 balls.
- Economy: 410 ÷ 82.667 = 4.96. Average: 410 ÷ 18 = 22.78. Strike rate: 496 ÷ 18 = 27.6.
Result:
| Economy rate (runs per over) | 4.96 |
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| Bowling average (runs per wicket) | 22.78 |
| Bowling strike rate (balls per wicket) | 27.6 |
| Balls bowled | 496 |
| Dot-ball percentage | 52.4% |
Frequently asked questions
Which bowling figure matters most?
In Tests, average and strike rate (taking wickets) matter most. In T20, economy (stopping runs) is often more valuable.
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