1. What is Batting Average in Cricket?

Batting average (BA) is a cricket statistic that measures a batsman's performance by calculating the average number of runs scored per dismissal. It's calculated by dividing total runs by number of times the batsman has been out.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the batting average formula:

Where:

• \( BA \) — Batting average (runs per out)
• \( R \) — Total runs scored
• \( O \) — Total outs (dismissals)

Explanation: The formula provides a simple but effective way to quantify a batsman's scoring consistency and effectiveness.

3. Importance of Batting Average

Details: Batting average is one of the most important statistics in cricket, used to compare batsmen's performances across matches and seasons. Higher averages indicate more consistent scoring.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter total runs scored and total outs (dismissals). The number of outs must be greater than zero for a valid calculation.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is considered a good batting average in cricket?
A: In Test cricket, 50+ is excellent, 40-50 is very good, 30-40 is average. In limited-overs cricket, averages are typically lower.

Q2: How does batting average differ from strike rate?
A: Batting average measures scoring consistency, while strike rate measures scoring speed (runs per 100 balls).

Q3: What happens if a batsman hasn't been out?
A: If O=0, BA is undefined (cannot be calculated). The batsman is said to have "no average" until dismissed.

Q4: Does batting average include not-out innings?
A: No, only completed innings where the batsman was dismissed count towards outs (O) in the calculation.

Q5: Who holds the highest career batting average in Test cricket?
A: Sir Donald Bradman of Australia holds the record with a career average of 99.94.