Economy Rate: Controlling Run Flow

Economy Rate in Cricket

Economy rate measures how many runs a bowler concedes per over. It is crucial in limited-overs cricket for building pressure.

Format-Specific Economy Benchmarks

• Test Cricket: 2.5-3.0 runs per over is good control
• ODI Cricket: 4.5-5.0 is excellent, 5.5-6.0 is acceptable
• T20 Cricket: 6.5-7.5 is good, 8.0-9.0 is average

Analyzing Economy by Phase

• Powerplay Economy: First 6 overs (T20) or 10 overs (ODI)
• Middle Overs: Building pressure when batsmen look to accelerate
• Death Overs: Damage limitation (last 5 overs)
• Compare economy in each phase to identify strengths

Improving Economy Rate

• Bowl consistent line and length
• Vary pace and use slower balls effectively
• Bowl to your field settings
• Practice yorkers and other defensive deliveries
• Analyze batsmen weaknesses and exploit them