Do byes count against economy?

No. Byes and leg-byes are not charged to the bowler.

Is a low economy always good?

Usually, but a bowler who bowls many dot balls with no wickets may be defensive. Read it with the wickets.

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Economy rate

Runs conceded by a bowler per over bowled.

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Economy rate is the number of runs a bowler gives away per over. It is calculated from runs conceded, including wides and no-balls, divided by overs bowled.

A low economy with few wickets is often a good spell, because it restricted the scoring. Read it alongside the wickets and the overs.

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01 Do byes count against economy?: No. Byes and leg-byes are not charged to the bowler.
02 Is a low economy always good?: Usually, but a bowler who bowls many dot balls with no wickets may be defensive. Read it with the wickets.

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