Cricket Bowling Strike Rate Calculator

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Bowling Strike Rate Calculator
Add this to calculate Average and Economy Rate.
Bowling Strike Rate
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Balls bowled per wicket taken
Bowling Average
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Runs conceded per wicket taken
Economy Rate
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Runs conceded per over

What is Bowling Strike Rate in Cricket?

In the sport of cricket, Bowling Strike Rate is a primary statistic used to measure a bowler's potency and wicket-taking ability. Unlike the batting strike rate (where higher is better), in bowling, a lower strike rate is superior.

Specifically, the bowling strike rate defines the average number of deliveries (balls) a bowler bowls for every wicket they take. It answers the question: "How long do we have to wait before this bowler gets a wicket?"

The Mathematical Formula

The calculation is straightforward but requires converting "Overs" into total balls. Since one standard over contains 6 balls, the formula is:

Strike Rate = Total Balls Bowled / Total Wickets Taken

For example, if a bowler bowls 10 overs (60 balls) and takes 2 wickets:

  • Total Balls = 60
  • Wickets = 2
  • Strike Rate = 60 / 2 = 30.00

This means the bowler takes a wicket every 30 balls on average.

Interpreting the Results

Understanding what constitutes a "good" strike rate depends heavily on the format of the game:

Format World Class SR Good SR Average SR
Test Cricket Under 45 45 – 60 Above 60
ODIs (50 Overs) Under 30 30 – 40 Above 40
T20 Cricket Under 16 16 – 20 Above 24

Strike Rate vs. Bowling Average vs. Economy

While this calculator focuses on Strike Rate, it is often analyzed alongside two other key metrics:

  • Bowling Average: The cost of each wicket (Runs / Wickets). A bowler might have a great strike rate (taking wickets often) but a poor average if they concede many runs in the process.
  • Economy Rate: The average runs conceded per over (Runs / Overs). In T20 cricket, Economy is often prioritized over Strike Rate for defensive bowlers.

Why is Bowling Strike Rate Important?

Strike rate is the purest measure of a bowler's aggression. Legendary bowlers like Dale Steyn, Waqar Younis, and Kagiso Rabada are celebrated for their phenomenally low strike rates. In Test cricket, a bowler with a low strike rate is a captain's greatest asset because they can bowl out the opposition quickly, buying the team time to win the match.

Use the calculator above to track your own stats for the season or to compare the historical performances of your favorite international cricketers.

function calculateBowlingStats() { // 1. Get input values var oversInput = document.getElementById('cbsr_overs').value; var wicketsInput = document.getElementById('cbsr_wickets').value; var runsInput = document.getElementById('cbsr_runs').value; // 2. Parse values var overs = parseFloat(oversInput); var wickets = parseFloat(wicketsInput); var runs = parseFloat(runsInput); // 3. Validation if (isNaN(overs) || overs < 0) { alert("Please enter a valid number of overs."); return; } if (isNaN(wickets) || wickets = 6) { // If user entered decimal math like 10.5 (meaning half), treat as cricket notation 10 overs 5 balls? // Or strict validation? Let's be lenient but correct the ball count. // Actually, usually users type 10.5 meaning 10.5 overs. // Let's assume standard cricket notation: .1 to .5 are balls. } var totalBalls = (fullOvers * 6) + partialBalls; // 5. Calculate Strike Rate var strikeRate = 0; var resultText = "-"; if (wickets > 0) { strikeRate = totalBalls / wickets; resultText = strikeRate.toFixed(2); } else { resultText = "∞ (No Wickets)"; } // 6. Display Strike Rate document.getElementById('cbsr_results').style.display = 'block'; document.getElementById('result_sr').innerHTML = resultText; // 7. Calculate Optional Metrics (Average and Economy) var extraMetricsDiv = document.getElementById('extra_metrics'); if (!isNaN(runs) && runs >= 0) { extraMetricsDiv.style.display = 'block'; // Average = Runs / Wickets var average = 0; var avgText = "-"; if (wickets > 0) { average = runs / wickets; avgText = average.toFixed(2); } else { avgText = "∞"; } document.getElementById('result_avg').innerHTML = avgText; // Economy = Runs / Overs // Note: For Economy, we need precise decimal overs based on balls. // 10.3 overs = 10 + 3/6 overs = 10.5 decimal overs for division. var economy = 0; var ecoText = "-"; var decimalOvers = fullOvers + (partialBalls / 6); if (decimalOvers > 0) { economy = runs / decimalOvers; ecoText = economy.toFixed(2); } document.getElementById('result_eco').innerHTML = ecoText; } else { extraMetricsDiv.style.display = 'none'; } } function resetCalculator() { document.getElementById('cbsr_overs').value = "; document.getElementById('cbsr_wickets').value = "; document.getElementById('cbsr_runs').value = "; document.getElementById('cbsr_results').style.display = 'none'; }

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