What is Batting Average?
Batting average is a fundamental statistic in cricket that measures a batter's scoring ability. It represents the average number of runs a player scores before getting dismissed.
Formula
When to Use
- Evaluating a batsman's consistency
- Comparing players' performances
- Team selection decisions
- Career analysis
Interpretation
- Higher average (40+) indicates excellent batting ability
- Test cricket: 50+ is considered exceptional
- ODI cricket: 35+ is considered good
- T20 cricket: Average should be considered with strike rate