Batting Strike Rate Calculator
Batting strike rate measures scoring speed: how many runs a batter makes per 100 balls faced.
Formula
Batting Strike Rate = (Runs Scored / Balls Faced) x 100
Example
- A batter makes 75 runs from 50 balls.
- (75 / 50) x 100 = 150.00
- A strike rate of 150 means 150 runs per 100 balls faced.
Frequently asked questions
Do wides count as balls faced?
No. A wide is not counted as a ball faced by the batter, so it does not affect batting strike rate. A no-ball that the batter has the chance to hit is counted.
Is batting strike rate the same as bowling strike rate?
No. Batting strike rate is runs per 100 balls, where higher is better. Bowling strike rate is balls per wicket, where lower is better.
What is batting strike rate?
Batting strike rate measures how quickly a batter scores: the runs they would make per 100 balls at their current pace. It matters most in ODI and T20 cricket, where each side has a limited number of balls. A strike rate above 100 means scoring faster than a run a ball; it says nothing about how often the batter gets out, which is what the batting average measures.
How to use the strike rate calculator
- Enter the runs the batter has scored.
- Enter the number of balls they have faced.
- Press Calculate to see the strike rate: runs per 100 balls faced.
Worked examples
A quick fifty
75 runs from 50 balls: 75 ÷ 50 × 100 = 150.00.
A steady innings
43 runs from 38 balls: 43 ÷ 38 × 100 = 113.16.
A duck
0 runs from 5 balls is a strike rate of 0.00.
Common mistakes
- Counting wides as balls faced. A wide is not a ball faced by the batter; a no-ball is.
- Confusing batting and bowling strike rate. A bowler’s strike rate is balls bowled per wicket, where lower is better.
- Comparing strike rates across formats. 70 is brisk in a Test match and slow in a T20I.