How batting average is calculated
Batting average = runs ÷ (innings − not outs). 1,245 runs in 32 innings with 5 not outs is 1,245 ÷ 27 = 46.11. If a batter has never been dismissed, the average is undefined.
Averages measure consistency; strike rate measures speed. Together they give a fair picture.
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Frequently asked questions
Why are not-outs left out?
Average is runs per dismissal, so innings where the batter wasn’t out don’t add a dismissal.
What is a good Test batting average?
Around 40 is very good and 50 or more is world class in Test cricket.
Can an average be infinite?
If a batter has scored runs but never been out, the average can’t be worked out; scorers show it as a dash.