Bowling Average Calculator
Calculate cricket bowling average — runs conceded per wicket taken, the primary measure of a bowler's effectiveness.
Reviewed October 7, 2026 Runs in your browser — inputs are never stored
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About the Bowling Average Calculator
The bowling average calculator divides runs conceded by wickets taken. A lower average is better: it is the number of runs a bowler gives away for each wicket. Test bowlers with averages under 25 are considered outstanding.
How to use it
- 1Enter runs conceded.
- 2Enter wickets taken.
- 3Press Calculate.
Worked example
420 runs conceded for 15 wickets gives a bowling average of 28.
How it works
Formula
Bowling Average = Runs Conceded ÷ Wickets Taken
Common use cases
- Comparing bowlers
- Season statistics
- Team selection
Frequently asked questions
A:Below 20 is elite; 20–25 is excellent; 25–30 is good; 30–40 is average; above 40 is poor.
A:Bowling Average = Runs Conceded ÷ Wickets Taken.
A:George Lohmann holds the all-time Test record at 10.75; among modern bowlers, Dale Steyn averaged ~22.
A:No — bowling economy rate and strike rate are also crucial, especially in limited-overs cricket.
A:Economy rate = runs per over; bowling average = runs per wicket. Both are important metrics.
Reviewed for accuracy · Last updated October 7, 2026
Formulas follow published sports-science literature and official league definitions (Karvonen heart rate reserve, Cooper and Bruce protocols, MET compendium values, and standard baseball, cricket, and basketball statistics).
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