What is Bowling Strike Rate?
Bowling Strike Rate measures how frequently a bowler takes wickets. It represents the average number of balls bowled per wicket taken. A lower strike rate indicates a more effective wicket-taking ability.
Formula
When to Use
- Assessing wicket-taking ability
- Comparing bowlers' effectiveness
- Planning bowling changes
- Tournament analysis
- Format-specific performance evaluation
Interpretation
- Test Cricket:
- Below 50: Exceptional
- 50-60: Very Good
- 60-70: Good
- Above 70: Average
- ODI Cricket:
- Below 30: Excellent
- 30-40: Good
- 40-50: Average
- Above 50: Below Average
- T20 Cricket:
- Below 15: Outstanding
- 15-20: Very Good
- 20-25: Good
- Above 25: Average
Notable Strike Rates
Some of the best bowling strike rates in international cricket:
- Test Cricket:
- George Lohmann: 34.1
- Dale Steyn: 42.3
- Malcolm Marshall: 46.7
- ODI Cricket:
- Mitchell Starc: 25.4
- Saqlain Mushtaq: 30.4
- Brett Lee: 29.4