cricket statistics

Cricket statistics, or stats, are numerical representations of a player's performance and achievements in matches. Key stats include runs scored, wickets taken, batting averages (runs per innings), and strike rates (runs per 100 balls faced). For bowlers, averages indicate how many runs they concede per wicket taken. Other important metrics are centuries (100 runs in a single innings) and partnerships (runs scored by two batsmen together). These stats help fans and analysts evaluate players’ skills, compare performances, and understand the game’s dynamics, making cricket a sport rich in data and analysis.