1. What is Batting Average?

Batting average is a cricket statistic that measures a batter's performance by calculating the average number of runs scored per innings. It's one of the most traditional and important metrics for evaluating a batsman's consistency.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the batting average formula:

Where:

• \( Runs \) — Total runs scored by the batsman
• \( Innings \) — Number of innings batted

Explanation: The formula divides the total runs scored by the number of innings the batsman has played, giving an average runs per innings.

3. Importance of Batting Average

Details: Batting average is crucial for assessing a player's consistency and performance over time. A higher average indicates better performance and consistency in scoring runs.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter total runs scored and number of innings batted. Innings must be at least 1, and runs must be 0 or positive.

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, and below 30 is considered poor. Standards vary slightly between formats.

Q2: How is this different from strike rate?
A: Batting average measures consistency (runs per innings), while strike rate measures speed (runs per 100 balls faced).

Q3: Does not out affect batting average?
A: Traditional batting average counts all innings, but some advanced metrics adjust for not-out innings.

Q4: Who has the highest Test batting average?
A: Sir Donald Bradman holds the record with an average of 99.94 from 52 Tests.

Q5: Can batting average be more than 100?
A: Yes, though extremely rare. It would mean the batsman averages more than 100 runs per innings.