What is Economy Rate?
Economy Rate (Econ) is a crucial bowling metric that measures the average number of runs conceded per over. It indicates a bowler's ability to restrict scoring and maintain pressure on batsmen. A lower economy rate suggests better bowling control.
Formula
When to Use
- Evaluating bowling efficiency
- Death overs specialist selection
- Power play bowling analysis
- Limited-overs cricket analysis
- Comparing containment abilities
Interpretation
- T20 Cricket:
- Below 6.0: Exceptional
- 6.0-7.5: Very Good
- 7.5-8.5: Good
- Above 8.5: Below Average
- ODI Cricket:
- Below 4.0: Outstanding
- 4.0-4.5: Excellent
- 4.5-5.0: Very Good
- 5.0-6.0: Average
- Above 6.0: Below Average
- Test Cricket:
- Below 2.5: Exceptional
- 2.5-3.0: Very Good
- 3.0-3.5: Good
- Above 3.5: Average
Situational Analysis
Economy rates vary significantly based on:
- Match Phase:
- Power Play: Higher rates expected
- Middle Overs: More control possible
- Death Overs: Challenging to maintain low rate
- Pitch Conditions:
- Batting-friendly: Higher rates common
- Bowler-friendly: Lower rates expected
Notable Economy Rates
Some of the best career economy rates:
- ODI Cricket:
- Joel Garner: 3.09
- Glenn McGrath: 3.88
- Curtly Ambrose: 3.48
- T20I Cricket:
- Daniel Vettori: 6.12
- Sunil Narine: 6.02
- Rashid Khan: 6.15