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Cricket Bowling Average

Cricket Bowling Average: explicit inputs, a worked example and clearly stated assumptions.

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Your inputs

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Enter runs conceded.
Enter credited wickets.

Formula

bowling average=runs conceded/credited wickets.
  • Use the units shown beside each field.
  • Results update automatically whenever you change an input.
  • Displayed values use up to four decimal places, or scientific notation for very small or large numbers. Calculations use standard floating-point arithmetic; exact integer and fraction tools identify their own precision rules.
  • Zero wickets gives an undefined average and is rejected. Enter official bowler figures, not team totals.

Example Calculation

Example inputs
  • Runs conceded: 240
  • Credited wickets: 12

240 conceded runs and 12 credited wickets give bowling average 20.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use this calculator?

Enter runs conceded, credited wickets. The result updates automatically. Use Reset to restore the example values.

What method does it use?

bowling average=runs conceded/credited wickets.. Zero wickets gives an undefined average and is rejected. Enter official bowler figures, not team totals.

Why might a rounded result differ?

The calculation keeps full numeric precision internally, then rounds the displayed result. Rounding intermediate steps by hand can produce a slightly different answer.

Are my inputs saved online?

No. This calculator processes your inputs in your browser. A recently used list stores only calculator names on this device, not your entered values.

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