Last updated: 4 October 2026
Reviewed by Jordan Morley, FA Level 2 Football Coach
Bowling figures
Bowling average
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Frequently asked questions
Which matters most?
In Tests, bowling average and strike rate (taking wickets) matter most. In limited-overs cricket, economy rate (containing runs) is often valued more highly.
Why look at both bowling average and economy rate together?
Bowling average measures how many runs a bowler concedes per wicket taken, while economy measures runs conceded per over regardless of wickets — a bowler can have a great average but a poor economy (taking wickets but going for runs), or vice versa, so the two stats are best read side by side rather than alone.