What is the formula for cricket batting average?

Batting average equals total runs scored divided by the number of times dismissed (innings played minus times not out). A player not out in an innings is not counted as dismissed in that innings.

What happens if a batsman is never out?

If innings played equals times not out, the number of dismissals is zero and the average is mathematically undefined. This calculator shows "Not out in every innings" instead of dividing by zero.

Does a not-out innings hurt the average?

No. A not-out innings removes that innings from the dismissal count entirely, so it can only raise or maintain the average, never lower it.

What is considered a good batting average in cricket?

In Test cricket, an average above 50 is considered excellent and above 40 is solid for a specialist batsman. In limited-overs formats, averages are typically evaluated alongside strike rate.

Can times not out be greater than innings played?

No, that is not possible in a real scorecard. This calculator shows a validation error if not outs exceed or equal an invalid combination with innings played.

Cricket Batting Average Calculator

Enter total runs, innings played, and times not out to get a batsman's batting average.

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Summary

Batting average is the standard measure of a cricket batsman's consistency: total runs scored divided by the number of times dismissed. This calculator takes runs, innings, and not-out counts and returns the average instantly, including the special case where a batsman has never been out.

How it works

Enter the total runs scored across all innings.
Enter the number of innings played.
Enter the number of times the batsman finished not out.
The batting average calculates automatically as you type.
If innings equal not outs, the tool flags the average as undefined instead of dividing by zero.

Use cases

Work out a player's career or season batting average from a scorecard.
Check a fantasy cricket team's batting stats before a match.
Compare two batsmen's averages side by side using the history list.
Verify a stats article or commentary claim about a batting average.
Estimate a club or school team player's average from a handful of innings.

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Last updated: 2026-09-11 · Reviewed by Nham Vu