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What is Strike Rate (Cricket)?

For batters, runs scored per 100 balls; for bowlers, balls per wicket.

In cricket, strike rate means different things by discipline. A batter's strike rate is runs scored per 100 balls faced — a measure of scoring speed, vital in T20 where 130+ is strong. A bowler's strike rate is the number of balls bowled per wicket taken — lower is better. Both express efficiency relative to balls rather than overs or innings.

Key points
  • Batter: runs per 100 balls
  • Bowler: balls per wicket
  • T20 batting 130+ is strong
  • Lower is better for bowlers

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