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Gordon Greenidge

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Run Rate: How Cricket’s Scoring Pace Varies Across Formats

Wikipedia defines run rate as the average number of runs a batting side scores per over.
Wikipedia notes that a Test match usually produces a slower run rate than a limited‑overs contest.
Wikipedia records that the typical Test run rate lies between three and three‑point‑five runs per over.
Wikipedia observes that in limited‑overs cricket the batters tend to play a more attacking style.
Wikipedia points out that the One Day International average has risen from roughly four runs per over to just over five.
Wikipedia reports that Twenty‑20 Internationals normally see an average of eight to nine runs per over.
Wikipedia mentions that England is the only side to have ever exceeded nine runs per over in an innings.
Wikipedia adds that the highest ever recorded run rate has hovered around thirteen to fourteen runs per over.
Wikipedia states that the theoretical ceiling for run rate is thirty‑six runs per over.
Wikipedia explains that Powerplay fielding restrictions are introduced to accelerate scoring.
Wikipedia says that the Duckworth‑Lewis method is applied when rain or bad light curtails a match.
Wikipedia indicates that net run rate is used to rank teams level on win‑loss records.
Wikipedia lists the economy rate and the required run rate as related statistics.
Cricinfo maintains aggregate and overall records for Tests, ODIs and T20 Internationals, according to its Statsguru database.