Cricket Strike Rate Calculator
Cricket strike rate measures batting aggression and bowling penetration. The batting strike rate (Runs / Balls x 100) shows how many runs a batter scores per 100 balls, while the bowling strike rate (Balls / Wickets) shows how many balls a bowler needs per wicket. Both are official ICC statistics. Enter your batting or bowling figures to compute both strike rates instantly.
Cricket strike rate formulas
Batting Strike Rate = (Runs Scored / Balls Faced) × 100
Bowling Strike Rate = Balls Bowled / Wickets Taken
Batting strike rate is expressed as runs per 100 balls. A value of 135.41 means the batter scores 135.41 runs per 100 balls. Bowling strike rate is expressed as balls per wicket; a value of 30.0 means a wicket every 30 balls (5 overs).
Strike rate context by format
- T20 batting SR: Average around 130; elite above 150.
- ODI batting SR: Average around 85; good above 90; excellent above 100.
- Test batting SR: Average around 50 to 60; aggressive above 70.
- Bowling SR (Tests): Good below 55; elite below 45.
Cricket strike rate: frequently asked questions
What is batting strike rate in cricket?
Batting strike rate measures how many runs a batter scores per 100 balls faced. It is calculated as (Runs Scored / Balls Faced) x 100. A higher strike rate means the batter scores faster. In T20 cricket, a strike rate above 140 is considered excellent.
What is bowling strike rate in cricket?
Bowling strike rate measures how many balls a bowler needs to take a wicket. It is calculated as Balls Bowled / Wickets Taken. A lower bowling strike rate is better, as it means the bowler takes wickets more frequently.
What is a good batting strike rate for each format?
In Test cricket, a strike rate of 50 to 60 is solid; above 70 is aggressive. In ODI cricket, above 85 to 90 is good; above 100 is excellent. In T20 cricket, below 120 is below average; above 140 is good; above 160 is elite.
What is a good bowling strike rate in Tests?
In Test cricket, a bowling strike rate below 50 (a wicket every 50 balls) is very good. The best fast bowlers in history have career bowling strike rates below 50. A strike rate below 40 is elite. In ODIs, strike rates are naturally lower because wickets are taken more frequently per over.
How does batting average relate to strike rate?
Batting average (runs per dismissal) measures how long a batter survives, while strike rate measures how fast they score. A great batter has both a high average and a contextually appropriate strike rate. In Tests, high average with moderate strike rate is ideal; in T20s, high strike rate is paramount.
Official sources
- International Cricket Council (ICC) Statistics: icc-cricket.com.
- ESPN Cricinfo Statistics Glossary: espncricinfo.com/stats-glossary.
Reviewed by the CalculatorHub team, edited by James Graham, 15 June 2026. See our methodology.