Cricket
21 Apr, 2025
Do you understand the numbers and symbols on a cricket scoreboard? A standard cricket scoreboard looks slightly different from an IPL one, and it may also vary depending on the device you’re using to watch the live stream.
The scoreboard gives a clear overview of the current status of both teams, as well as the batsmen and bowlers. Check out the image to get a better understanding!
The IPL cricket scoreboard comes in different formats, and its appearance changes based on how you’re watching the live stream!
Whether you're viewing it on a mobile device, at the stadium, or on TV, the presentation varies. So, let’s quickly understand what these numbers and symbols mean!
Next to the batsman's name, you’ll usually see two numbers: the bigger one (36 & 19) shows the current score, and the smaller one (72 & 24) indicates the number of balls faced.If there’s a small arrow in front of a batsman's name, it usually means that they are the current batter.
The bowler's stats typically show the bowler's name, followed by the runs conceded in 6 balls.
The larger number on the right represents the number of wickets taken and the total runs conceded (2-24).
The smaller number shows the current number of overs bowled and the ball being bowled in the current over (8.1).
Example: 1-5 3.4
1 = Wicket, 5 = Runs conceded, 3 = Overs bowled, 4 = Current ball.
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On the cricket scoreboard on TV, in addition to the data visible on the mobile version, you'll also see the bowler's speed, updates on extras, boundaries, and even other more detailed stats like ECO, RR, SR, and REQ. Come find out what these stats mean!
Record the bowler's deliveries for each over, including legal balls, wide balls, and no balls. A bowler needs to bowl 6 legal balls to complete an over and move on to the next one.
Example: WD ● ● WD 1 ● 1WD 4
| Ball Number | Delivery | Runs Conceded |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | WD | 1 |
| 2nd | ● | 0 |
| 3rd | ● | 0 |
| 4th | WD | 1 |
| 5th | 1 | 1 |
| 6th | ● | 0 |
| 7th | 1WD | 2 |
| 8th | 4 | 4 |
The above record shows 5 legal balls: ● ● 1 ● 4； The bowler must deliver 6 legal balls to complete an over.
Batters: The names of the two batsmen currently on the field, with a * indicating the current striker. The names are followed by their individual scores and the number of balls they have faced.Score: The individual score of the batsman, excluding extras.Balls Faced: The number of balls faced by the batsman.
The name of the current bowler; along with the bowler's performance. As shown in the image: 3.0 - 0 - 28 - 1.
| Stat | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|
| O (Overs Bowled) | 3.0 | The bowler has bowled 3 overs so far. |
| M (Maidens) | 0 | No maiden overs, indicating runs have been conceded in every over. |
| R (Runs) | 28 | Total runs conceded by the bowler, 28 runs. |
| W (Wickets) | 1 | The bowler has taken 1 wicket so far. |
Most IPL stadiums now use advanced display screens that separate match information into Permanent Information and Updates. This feature makes it much easier for fans to follow the score and keep track of the teams' current status.
"WD" means Wide ball, and "NB" means No-ball.
The current time. This is because the T20 format has a 90-minute limit per inning, which helps the spectators at the venue better understand what stage the match is at.
A Super Over is a tiebreaker that occurs when the scores are tied at the end of the regular match, and extra time is used to determine the winner. However, ties are rare in IPL matches.
"Eco" stands for Economy Rate, which is the average number of runs conceded by a bowler per over (6 balls). The lower the economy rate, the better the bowler’s performance, as it indicates they are effectively limiting the opposition's scoring.
"M" stands for Maidens, which refers to the number of overs in which no runs were conceded by the bowler.
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