Bowling Average
Calculate cricket bowling average, economy rate, and strike rate. Compare to Muralitharan, McGrath, Anderson, Rashid Khan. Spell tracker.
Bowling Average โ Runs รท Wickets
Compare to Murali (800 wkts), McGrath (21.64 avg), Anderson (700+). Elite = below 25.
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Summary
Avg 25.00, Economy 5.00, SR 30.0 โ Very Good
For educational and informational purposes only. Verify with a qualified professional.
Bowling Average = Runs Conceded รท Wickets Taken. Lower is better. Elite bowlers average below 25. Muralitharan took 800 Test wickets (most ever); McGrath averaged 21.64; Anderson has 700+ for England.
Key Takeaways
- Bowling Average = Runs Conceded รท Wickets. Lower is better.
- Economy = Runs รท Overs. Strike Rate = Balls รท Wickets.
- Below 25 is elite; McGrath 21.64, Murali 22.72, Anderson 700+ wickets.
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How It Works
Average
Runs conceded per wicket. 500 runs, 20 wickets = 25.00 average.
Economy & Strike Rate
Economy = runs per over. Strike rate = balls per wicket. Both lower is better.
Expert Tips
Focus on economy in T20 โ under 7 is excellent.
In Tests, average matters most. Below 25 = elite.
Use Spell Tracker to analyze over-by-over performance.
Compare your stats to legends: Murali, McGrath, Anderson.
Comparison Table
| Bowler | Wickets | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Muralitharan | 800 | 22.72 |
| McGrath | 563 | 21.64 |
| Anderson | 700+ | 26.45 |
Official Sources
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for educational purposes. Official stats may vary. Refer to ESPNcricinfo, ICC, or CricketArchive for authoritative records.