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Scoring notation reference
A one-page legend for dots, runs, wickets, and extras so two scorers can share a book without a translation layer.
Print this for the scoring tent. House-style differences (how you write a no-ball plus four) should be decided once per club, then reused.
| • | Dot ball |
|---|---|
| 1–3 | Singles and rotated strike |
| 4 / 6 | Boundary, by the bat unless marked otherwise |
| W | Wicket, with the mode beside it |
| wd / nb | Wide / no-ball, plus any runs from the delivery |
| b / lb | Bye / leg-bye |
FAQ
Questions about this calculator
- 01 Is there one correct set of scoring symbols?
- No. Clubs pick a house style. The important thing is to use the same symbols for every match in the competition.
- 02 How do I write a no-ball hit for four?
- Write nb and the four off the bat, or nb+4 in a compact style. Credit the four to the batter and the no-ball run to extras.
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