Cricket Batting Average Calculator
Work out a batter's average — the runs scored per dismissal. Enter the runs, innings and not-outs to see how consistent a batter is, for any format or level.
Innings that didn't end in a dismissal.
What is batting average in cricket?
A batter's average is how many runs they score, on average, each time they're dismissed. Because it divides by dismissals rather than innings, it rewards batters who make runs and don't get out often — which is why it's the headline number for judging a batter's record across a season or career.
How to calculate batting average
The formula is batting average = total runs ÷ (innings − not outs). The bracket works out the number of times the batter was actually dismissed, which is what the runs are divided by.
- Enter the total runs scored.
- Enter the number of innings batted.
- Enter the not-outs — innings that didn't end in a dismissal.
Batting average example
A batter scores 500 runs across 20 innings and was not out 4 times. They were dismissed 20 − 4 = 16 times, so their average is 500 ÷ 16 = 31.25. Enter the same figures above to see it update as the season goes on.
Average vs strike rate
Average tells you how many runs a batter makes before getting out; a batter's strike rate tells you how quickly they score. The two together describe a batter's style — a high average with a modest strike rate is an anchor, while a high strike rate with a lower average is a fast starter.
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