Strike rate matters most in limited-overs cricket, where scoring quickly wins matches.
How to use the Cricket Strike Rate and Run Rate Calculator
- Batter runs
- Balls faced
- Times out
- Team runs
- Overs bowled (e.g. 17.3)
- Target
- Total overs in innings
Results update as you type, and every field accepts the units shown in its menu.
How it works
Overs are converted to balls (6 per over) so partial overs are handled correctly.
Inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Batter runs | A number |
| Balls faced | A number |
| Times out | A number |
| Team runs | A number |
| Overs bowled (e.g. 17.3) | A number |
| Target | A number |
| Total overs in innings | A number |
What each result means
- Strike rate = [Batter runs]÷[Balls faced]×100
- Balls bowled = floor([Overs bowled (e.g. 17.3)])×6 + round(mod([Overs bowled (e.g. 17.3)], 1)×10)
- Current run rate = [Team runs]÷([Balls bowled]÷6)
- Required run rate = ([Target] – [Team runs])÷(([Total overs in innings]×6 – [Balls bowled])÷6)
Example values
How the main result changes when Batter runs changes and everything else stays at the example values above:
| Batter runs | Strike rate |
|---|---|
| 39 | 72.22 |
| 58.5 | 108.33 |
| 78 | 144.44 |
| 97.5 | 180.56 |
| 117 | 216.67 |
| 156 | 288.89 |
Formula
Strike rate = runs ÷ balls × 100Run rate = runs ÷ oversRequired rate = runs needed ÷ overs leftWorked example
Inputs — Batter runs: 78; Balls faced: 54; Times out: 1; Team runs: 165; Overs bowled (e.g. 17.3): 17.3; Target: 190; Total overs in innings: 20.
Results — Strike rate = 144.44; Batting average = 78; Balls bowled = 105; Current run rate = 9.43; Required run rate = 10.
Frequently asked questions
How are overs like 17.3 counted?
17 overs and 3 balls, which is 105 balls, not 17.3 × 6.
What is net run rate?
Runs per over scored minus runs per over conceded across a tournament.
What formula does the Cricket Strike Rate and Run Rate Calculator use?
Strike rate = runs ÷ balls × 100.