1. What is Batting Average in Cricket?

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

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the Batting Average equation:

Where:

• \( BA \) — Batting Average (dimensionless)
• \( R \) — Total runs scored (dimensionless)
• \( O \) — Number of times out (dimensionless)

Explanation: The equation shows the relationship between runs scored and dismissals, indicating a batter's consistency and performance.

3. Importance of Batting Average

Details: Batting average is one of the most important statistics in cricket, used to compare batters' performances. A higher average indicates better performance and consistency.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter total runs scored and number of times out. The number of outs must be greater than zero (you can't divide by zero).

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 is batting average different from strike rate?
A: Batting average measures consistency (runs per dismissal), while strike rate measures scoring speed (runs per 100 balls).

Q3: What happens if a batter hasn't been out?
A: If O=0, batting average is undefined (infinite). Some systems use "not out" averages with special calculations.

Q4: Does batting average include not-out innings?
A: No, only completed innings (where batter was out) count in the denominator.

Q5: Who holds the highest Test batting average?
A: Sir Donald Bradman of Australia had a Test average of 99.94, the highest in history.