How to Read an IPL Scoreboard: Understanding Cricket Stats
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!
Types of IPL Scoreboard
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!
Live Cricket Score on Mobile
Current Statistics of Both Batsmen
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.
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Bowler's Current Statistics
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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How to Read Cricket Score on TV
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!
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- Partnership: The total runs and balls faced by the two batsmen.
- Ball-by-ball stats:
- WD = Wide ball, the batting team is awarded 1 run, but it is not counted as a legal delivery. The bowler must bowl again.
- ● = The batting team scores no runs on that ball.
- 1WD = The batting team gets 1 run for the wide ball and 1 run for running, totaling 2 runs.
- 4 = Boundary (4 runs).
What Does Ball-by-Ball 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.
Key Metrics inCricket
Cricket Scoreboard at the Stadium
IPL Team Stats
- Time: The current time.
- Team: The name of the batting team, helping fans quickly understand which team is currently on the offense.
- Review: The number of times the team has challenged an umpire's decision (the DRS system will be used to review the decision). Each team has 2 opportunities to review an umpire’s decision (successful challenges do not reduce the number of available reviews).
- Score: The team's total score (including individual extras and batsmen’s scores).
- Wickets: The number of wickets lost by the batting team.
- Overs: The number of overs and balls completed by the team.
IPL Batter Stats
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.
IPL Bowler Stats
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. |
Live IPL Cricket Scoreboard Update
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.
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Cricket Scoreboard FAQ
What do "WD" and "NB" mean?
"WD" means Wide ball, and "NB" means No-ball.
What does the time on the IPL scoreboard represent?
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.
What is "Super Over"?
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.
What is "Eco"?
"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.
What is an "M" on a cricket scorecard?
"M" stands for Maidens, which refers to the number of overs in which no runs were conceded by the bowler.
