Batting Average (Cricket)
Runs scored per dismissal — a batter's core stat.
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Example
5000 runs, 100 dismissals: Avg = 50
How it works
Batting average tells you how many runs a batter scores, on average, each time they are dismissed. It works by dividing the total runs by the number of dismissals, so it measures scoring output relative to how often the batter has been out rather than just total runs. A higher value means the batter has produced more runs for every dismissal.
When to use it
Use this when comparing batters in cricket, especially to judge consistency and run-scoring efficiency across innings. It is also useful when summarising a season or career in batting statistics.
Worked example, step by step
Suppose a batter scores 3,240 runs and is dismissed 72 times. Avg = R / D Avg = 3240 / 72 Avg = 45 So the batting average is 45 runs per dismissal.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Dividing by innings played instead of dismissals
- Using not-outs in the denominator as if they were dismissals
- Forgetting that the average is runs per dismissal, not runs per match
Did You Know?
Don Bradman's Test average of 99.94 is considered the most dominant statistic in all of sport.
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