Average First Innings Score Calculator

What does this calculator mean?

Knowing the typical first innings total at a venue helps teams judge what a competitive score is. The average first innings score calculator gives you that benchmark.

Add up first innings totals from recent matches, enter the number of matches, and use the result as a guide to par.

How to use the average first innings score calculator

  1. Enter total runs in first innings and number of matches.
  2. Press Calculate average.
  3. Read the result below the button. Change any value and recalculate as often as you like.

Formula used

Average first innings score = Total runs in first innings ÷ Number of matches

Example

If 1,600 runs were scored across 10 first innings, the average is 1600 ÷ 10 = 160.00.

Frequently asked questions

How many matches should I include?

Recent matches under similar conditions give the most useful average. Ten or more is a reasonable sample.

Should I include rain-shortened games?

It is best to leave out matches with reduced overs, because they lower the average.

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