Economy Rate Calculator
Calculate bowling economy rate and efficiency for cricket matches
What is an Economy Rate Calculator?
Economy rate measures how many runs a bowler concedes per over bowled. It is the primary metric for evaluating a bowler's ability to restrict the batting team. A low economy rate means the bowler is keeping the run flow in check — putting pressure on batters and the captain to attack carefully.
Unlike bowling average (which measures cost per wicket), economy rate tells you about consistency over every single over. A bowler can have a good average by taking occasional wickets but still be expensive — which in T20 cricket can be match-losing.
This calculator computes economy rate from runs conceded and overs bowled, and benchmarks the result against format-specific standards so you can understand whether a bowling performance was miserly, average, or expensive.
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?Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good economy rate in T20 cricket?
In T20 cricket, an economy rate below 7.0 is excellent and rare at the highest level. Between 7.0 and 8.5 is considered good. Above 9.0 is expensive, and anything above 10.0 means the bowler is being hit hard and putting significant pressure on the team's total target.
Is economy rate more important than wickets in T20?
In T20 cricket, many analysts argue economy rate is as important as wicket-taking — sometimes more so. A bowler who goes for 6 runs per over consistently but only takes 1 wicket can be more valuable than a wicket-taker who costs 10+ per over. Death-over specialists who can close out an innings cheaply without wickets are extremely valuable in franchise cricket.
How does economy rate relate to dot ball percentage?
Dot ball percentage is the driver behind a low economy rate. A bowler with 40%+ dot balls will naturally have a low economy rate. Bowlers who force batters to play dot balls create pressure that leads to wickets — so economy rate and wicket-taking are more connected than they appear.