Strike Rate Calculator (Cricket)
Calculate a cricket batting strike rate — the number of runs scored per 100 balls faced. It measures how quickly a batter scores, which matters most in limited-overs cricket. Enter the runs scored and balls faced to see the strike rate and runs per ball.
Formula
Strike Rate = (Runs / Balls Faced) × 100
- Strike rate = (runs scored ÷ balls faced) × 100, i.e. runs per 100 balls.
- A strike rate above 100 means more than one run per ball — aggressive, prized in T20.
- In Test cricket a strike rate of 50–60 is typical, since survival matters more than speed.
- Strike rate measures scoring speed, while batting average measures consistency — they're best read together.
150 runs off 120 balls
Inputs
- Runs Scored: 150 runs
- Balls Faced: 120 balls
Strike rate = (150 ÷ 120) × 100 = 125, meaning 1.25 runs per ball — an aggressive innings.
Frequently asked questions
What is batting strike rate in cricket?
It's the number of runs a batter scores per 100 balls faced, calculated as (runs ÷ balls) × 100. It shows how quickly the batter scores.
What is a good strike rate?
It depends on the format. In T20 a strike rate well above 130 is strong; in ODIs around 90–100 is good; in Tests 50–60 is normal because batters play more cautiously.
How is strike rate different from batting average?
Strike rate measures scoring speed (runs per 100 balls), while batting average measures consistency (runs per dismissal). A player can have a high average but a low strike rate, or vice versa.
Does strike rate apply to bowlers too?
Bowling strike rate is a different stat — the average number of balls bowled per wicket. This calculator is for batting strike rate only.