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What does this calculator mean?

Batting average is the classic measure of a batter's reliability. The batting average calculator divides total runs by the number of times the batter has been dismissed.

Because not-out innings don't count as dismissals, a batter who often finishes unbeaten can have an average higher than their typical score.

How to use the batting average calculator

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

Formula used

Batting average = Total runs ÷ Number of dismissals
Use dismissals, not innings. Innings in which the batter was not out are excluded from the divisor.

Example

A player scores 5,000 runs and is dismissed 100 times. Average = 5000 ÷ 100 = 50.00.

Frequently asked questions

What if a batter has never been dismissed?

The average is undefined, because you cannot divide by zero. Scorecards usually show a dash in that case.

What is a good batting average?

In Test cricket an average above 40 is considered very good and above 50 is world-class, though standards vary by format and level.

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