Strike Rate Calculator
Work out a batter's strike rate — runs scored per 100 balls faced — or a bowler's strike rate, the average number of balls needed per wicket. Enter the figures from the scorecard and the result updates instantly.
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Batting SR = (runs ÷ balls faced) × 100.
How to use the Strike Rate Calculator
- 1Enter strike rate type in the form on the left.
- 2Fill in the remaining fields — the result updates automatically as you type.
- 3Review the highlighted result and the supporting breakdown on the right.
- 4Use Copy, Share or Print to save or send your result.
Batting strike rate: runs per 100 balls
A batting strike rate answers one question: if this batter faced 100 balls, how many runs would they score at their current pace? It's calculated as runs divided by balls faced, multiplied by 100 — so 75 runs off 50 balls is a strike rate of 150. In T20 cricket anything above 140 is considered strong; in ODIs 90–110 is a healthy tempo; in Test cricket strike rates matter far less than staying in.
Strike rate and batting average tell different stories. Average measures how many runs a batter scores per dismissal — reliability. Strike rate measures speed. Modern white-ball selection weighs both: a 55 average at a strike rate of 70 can be worth less to a T20 side than a 28 average at 155.
Bowling strike rate: balls per wicket
For bowlers, strike rate flips: it's the number of balls bowled per wicket taken, so lower is better. A bowler with figures of 3 wickets from 8 overs (48 balls) has a strike rate of 16 — outstanding in any format. Elite Test bowlers sit around 45–55; in T20s, anything under 18 is dangerous.
Bowling strike rate pairs with economy rate (runs conceded per over): strike rate measures wicket-taking threat, economy measures containment. The rare bowlers who excel at both decide matches.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸How do I calculate batting strike rate?
Divide runs scored by balls faced and multiply by 100. Example: 45 runs off 30 balls → (45 ÷ 30) × 100 = 150.
▸What is a good strike rate in T20 and ODI cricket?
In T20s, 140+ is strong and 160+ elite. In ODIs, 90–110 is a good tempo for top-order batters. Test cricket values survival over speed, so there is no target figure.
▸How is bowling strike rate different?
Bowling strike rate is balls bowled per wicket taken — lower is better. A strike rate of 20 means a wicket every 20 balls (3.2 overs).