What is a good batting strike rate?

It depends on the format. A T20 batter scores faster than a Test batter, so compare within the same format.

What is a bowling strike rate?

The balls bowled per wicket. A lower number means the bowler takes wickets more often.

Glossary

For a batter, runs per 100 balls. For a bowler, balls per wicket. Always say which.

For a batter, strike rate is runs scored per 100 balls faced. For a bowler, it is the number of balls bowled per wicket taken.

The two uses look alike and mean different things. Always label which one you mean.

Match questions

01 What is a good batting strike rate?: It depends on the format. A T20 batter scores faster than a Test batter, so compare within the same format.
02 What is a bowling strike rate?: The balls bowled per wicket. A lower number means the bowler takes wickets more often.

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