Dot Ball Percentage Calculator

What does this calculator mean?

A dot ball is a delivery from which no run is scored. The dot ball percentage calculator shows what share of deliveries were dots.

For bowlers, a high dot ball percentage signals control and pressure. For batters, a lower figure shows good strike rotation.

How to use the dot ball percentage calculator

  1. Enter dot balls and total balls.
  2. Press Calculate dot ball percentage.
  3. Read the result below the button. Change any value and recalculate as often as you like.

Formula used

Dot ball % = (Dot balls ÷ Total balls) × 100

Example

15 dot balls out of 30 = (15 ÷ 30) × 100 = 50.00%.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use it for bowlers and batters?

Yes. Use balls faced for a batter or balls bowled for a bowler.

What is a good dot ball percentage for a T20 bowler?

Around 40% or more is generally considered strong in T20 cricket.

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