Cricket Economy Rate Calculator
Work out a bowler's economy rate — the runs conceded per over. Enter the runs given away and the overs bowled to see how tightly a bowler is going, for T20, ODI and club matches.
0–5 legal balls.
What is economy rate in cricket?
A bowler's economy rate is how many runs they concede per over on average. It's the main measure of how tight a bowler is: a low economy rate means they keep the scoring down, which builds pressure and often leads to wickets at the other end. Because it counts runs given away, a lower economy rate is better — the opposite of a batter's strike rate.
How to calculate economy rate
The formula is economy rate = runs conceded ÷ overs bowled. Overs are counted in six-ball sets, so part-overs are entered in balls — this calculator converts them for you.
- Enter the runs conceded by the bowler.
- Enter the overs and any balls bowled in an unfinished over.
- The calculator divides runs by overs to give the economy rate.
Economy rate example
A bowler concedes 45 runs from 10 overs. Their economy rate is 45 ÷ 10 = 4.50 runs per over. Enter the same figures above, including part-overs, to see it update spell by spell.
Economy rate vs strike rate
Economy rate is a bowling measure — runs conceded per over, where lower is better. A batter's strike rate is the mirror image: runs scored per 100 balls, where higher is better. Together they show which side is winning the run battle.
Frequently asked questions
More cricket calculators
See a bowler's overall record with the bowling average calculator, the batter's side with the strike rate calculator, or rank a league table with the net run rate calculator.
Running a cricket club, not just the maths?
CricKizuna helps clubs, teams and tournament organizers manage players, availability, Playing XI, matches, payments and expenses in one place. See how it works, or start free.