Strike rate

Strike rate refers to two different statistics in the sport of cricket. Batting strike rate is a measure of how frequently a batsman achieves the primary goal of batting, namely scoring runs. Bowling strike rate is a measure of how frequently a bowler achieves the primary goal of bowling, namely taking wickets (i.e. getting batsmen out).

Related Topics:
Statistics - Sport - Cricket - Batsman - Batting - Runs - Bowler - Bowling - Wickets

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Both strike rates are relatively new statistics, having only been invented and considered of importance after the introduction of One-day International cricket in the 1970s.

Related Topics:
One-day International - 1970s

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