Economy Rate
Economy rate shows how many runs a bowler concedes per over.
Formula: Runs conceded ÷ Overs bowled
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Free Economy Rate Calculator
Use this free cricket economy rate calculator to instantly calculate bowling economy rate, runs conceded, balls bowled, and control in T20, ODI, Test, club cricket, and training analysis.
Bowling economy instantly
Runs conceded and balls bowled context
Supports direct balls and overs notation
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Quick example
6.75
A bowler conceding 27 runs in 24 balls has an economy rate of 6.75.
Runs conceded27
Balls bowled24
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Calculate bowling economy rate
Choose how you want to enter bowling progress and calculate economy rate instantly.
Runs conceded by the bowler.
Enter total balls bowled.
Runs conceded by the bowler.
Use cricket notation: 4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, or 4.5.
Balls Bowled
Balls bowled help explain bowling workload and allow precise economy calculation.
Use direct balls or convert from overs notation
Bowling Control
Economy rate helps measure control, pressure, and effectiveness across formats.
Useful for T20, ODI, Test, club cricket, and coaching
Result
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Choose your numbers to calculate bowling economy rate instantly.
Runs conceded
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Balls bowled
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Runs per ball
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Control
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Guide
How to calculate economy rate in cricket
Bowling economy rate in cricket is calculated by dividing runs conceded by overs bowled. It tells you how many runs a bowler gives away per over.
Economy Rate Formula
Economy rate = runs conceded ÷ overs bowled.
Runs ÷ Overs
Example Calculation
If a bowler concedes 27 runs from 24 balls, the economy rate is 6.75.
27 ÷ (24 ÷ 6) = 6.75
Why It Matters
Economy rate helps measure bowling pressure, control, and effectiveness.
Useful for T20, ODI, Test, coaching, and analysis
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How do you calculate economy rate in cricket?
Economy rate is calculated by dividing runs conceded by overs bowled. Cricstars converts balls and overs correctly so the answer follows cricket notation properly.
What is the economy rate formula?
Economy rate = Runs conceded ÷ Overs bowled. For exact calculation, balls are converted into overs first.
Can I use overs notation like 4.2?
Yes. You can enter overs notation like 4.2, which means 4 overs and 2 balls. Values like 4.6 are invalid in cricket notation.
Can I use this for T20, ODI, and other formats?
Yes. This economy rate calculator works for T20, ODI, Test, club cricket, youth cricket, and bowling analysis.