This cricket bowling-average calculator divides the total runs a bowler conceded by the wickets credited to that bowler.
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Bowling Average Calculator
Calculate a cricket bowler's average runs conceded per wicket taken.
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About this calculator
Formula notes
bowling average = runs conceded / wickets taken. Wickets not credited to the bowler must be excluded from the denominator.
Worked examples
- Example: conceding 287 runs while taking 14 wickets gives a bowling average of 20.5 runs per wicket.
- A cricket bowler who concedes 420 runs and takes 21 credited wickets has a bowling average of exactly 20 runs per wicket.
How to use it
- Enter the runs officially conceded by the bowler.
- Enter wickets credited to that bowler.
- Read the average runs conceded per wicket.
Frequently asked questions
Is a lower bowling average better?
Generally yes, because it means fewer runs were conceded for each wicket, though context and sample size still matter.
Can I calculate an average with zero wickets?
No. Division by zero is undefined, so at least 1 credited wicket is required.
Limits and interpretation
- Use official runs conceded and wickets credited to the bowler; team wickets such as run outs are governed by scoring rules and may not belong in the denominator.
- The average does not adjust for overs, economy rate, strike rate, opponents, pitch, match format, era, or sample size and should not be used alone to rank players.