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Strike Rate Calculator
Calculate batting strike rate, bowling strike rate, boundary percentage, and dot ball percentage.
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Understanding Strike Rate in Cricket
Strike rate is one of the most important performance metrics in cricket. It measures how quickly a batter scores runs or how frequently a bowler takes wickets.
Batting Strike Rate Formula
Batting strike rate tells you how many runs a batter scores per 100 balls faced:
Batting SR = (Runs Scored ÷ Balls Faced) × 100
For example, a batter who scores 72 runs off 48 balls has a strike rate of (72 ÷ 48) × 100 = 150.00.
Bowling Strike Rate Formula
Bowling strike rate measures how many balls a bowler needs to take a wicket:
Bowling SR = Balls Bowled ÷ Wickets Taken
A lower bowling strike rate is better. A bowler with 24 balls bowled and 3 wickets has a SR of 24 ÷ 3 = 8.00.
What Is a Good Strike Rate?
| Format | Good Batting SR | Good Bowling SR |
|---|---|---|
| Test | 50+ | Below 55 |
| ODI | 85+ | Below 35 |
| T20 | 130+ | Below 18 |
Boundary Percentage
Boundary percentage shows what proportion of a batter’s runs come from fours and sixes. In T20, top batters often have a boundary percentage above 60%.
Boundary % = ((Fours × 4 + Sixes × 6) ÷ Total Runs) × 100
Dot Ball Percentage
Dot ball percentage is crucial in limited-overs cricket. In T20 internationals, the average dot ball percentage is around 35-40%.
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