Strike rate measures how quickly a batter scores. In T20 cricket, 140+ is excellent; in Tests, scoring is slower and around 50–60 is normal. Run rates guide chasing strategy.
How to use the Batting Strike Rate Calculator
- Format
- Batter runs
- Balls faced
- Times out
- Team runs
- Overs bowled (e.g. 17.3)
- Target
- Overs in the innings
Results update as you type, every field has its own unit menu, and everything is calculated in your browser.
How it works
Enter the batter’s runs, balls faced and dismissals, and optionally the team’s score, overs bowled (e.g. 17.3 = 17 overs and 3 balls), target and innings length.
Tips
- Overs like 47.3 mean 47 overs and 3 balls, and the calculators handle this.
- Use the same format (Test, ODI, T20) when comparing players.
- Not-out innings don’t count as dismissals in averages.
- Everything is calculated in your browser.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating 47.3 overs as 47.3 decimal overs.
- Counting not-outs as dismissals.
- Comparing T20 strike rates with Test strike rates.
Inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Format | Choose one: Test, One Day (50 overs), T20 |
| 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 |
| Overs in the 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(([Overs bowled (e.g. 17.3)] – floor([Overs bowled (e.g. 17.3)]))×10))
- Current run rate = [Team runs]÷([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 × 100 · Run rate = runs ÷ overs · Required rate = runs needed ÷ overs remaining
Worked example
Inputs: Format: T20; Batter runs: 78; Balls faced: 54; Times out: 1; Team runs: 165; Overs bowled (e.g. 17.3): 17.3; Target: 190; Overs in the innings: 20.
Results: Strike rate = 144.44; Batting average = 78; Balls bowled = 105; Current run rate = 9.43; Required run rate = 10; Strike rate for this format = Excellent.
Key terms
- Strike rate
- Runs per 100 balls faced.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good T20 strike rate?
Above 140 for top-order batters.
How are overs like 17.3 handled?
They mean 17 overs and 3 balls (105 balls).
What is the required run rate?
Runs still needed divided by overs left.
Do extras count towards strike rate?
No, only runs off the bat and balls faced.