Cricket Economy Rate Calculator: Bowling Performance Analysis
Calculate your bowling economy rate and analyze your performance across different cricket formats.
Economy Rate Analysis
Runs Conceded:
Overs Bowled:
Format:
Economy Rate:
Benchmark Comparison:
Understanding Cricket Economy Rate
The ToolMasteryHub Economy Rate Calculator provides cricket bowlers, coaches, and enthusiasts with a comprehensive tool to analyze bowling performance. Economy rate is a critical metric in cricket that measures how effectively a bowler restricts runs.
What is Economy Rate?
Economy Rate Formula
Runs Conceded ÷ Overs Bowled
Economy rate represents the average number of runs conceded per over. Lower is better.
Economy Rate Expectations by Format
Economy rates vary significantly across different cricket formats:
| Format | Excellent | Good | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | Below 6.0 | 6.0-7.5 | 7.5-9.0 | Above 9.0 |
| ODI | Below 4.0 | 4.0-5.0 | 5.0-6.0 | Above 6.0 |
| Test | Below 2.5 | 2.5-3.0 | 3.0-3.5 | Above 3.5 |
Why Economy Rate Matters
- Format Adaptation - Economy rate expectations vary dramatically between T20, ODI, and Test cricket
- Game Situation - Economy rate importance changes based on match situation (e.g., death overs, powerplay)
- Bowling Role - Different roles demand varying economy rates (e.g., opening bowlers vs. death specialists)
- Career Progression - Modern cricket increasingly values economy rate alongside wicket-taking ability
- Team Strategy - Economy rates influence team composition and bowling rotations
Factors Affecting Economy Rate
- Pitch conditions and boundaries
- Quality of batsmen
- Match situation and required run rate
- Bowling phase (powerplay, middle overs, death)
- Field placement and restrictions
- Individual bowling style and strengths
Improving Your Economy Rate
- Develop variations in pace and flight
- Master yorkers and slower balls
- Improve accuracy and consistent line and length
- Study batsmen's weaknesses
- Work on field placement strategy
- Practice bowling to specific plans
Try our free Economy Rate Calculator today to analyze your bowling performance and compare it with professional standards across different cricket formats!