Quick Answer
Short answer: economy rate is runs conceded divided by overs bowled.
| Runs Conceded | Overs Bowled | Economy Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | 6 | 4.00 |
| 35 | 5 | 7.00 |
| 52 | 10 | 5.20 |
The basic definition
Economy rate tells you how many runs a bowler gives away per over, making it a quick way to judge control.
Why it matters in ODIs
Even without wickets, a tight spell can raise the required rate and build pressure across a 50-over innings.
How to judge it in context
A bowler at the death usually faces more scoring risk than one operating in the middle overs, so match phase matters.
FAQs
What is a good ODI economy rate?
Around 4.5 to 5.5 can be strong in many ODI conditions, depending on phase and pitch.
Does economy rate matter without wickets?
Yes. Bowling tightly can still change the match even if wickets come from pressure later.
Why is death-over economy often higher?
Batters attack more aggressively late in the innings, so runs are harder to contain.