Multiple choice general knowledge sports

What is AVERAGE in bowling?

  1. average number of runs conceded per 100 balls

  2. average number of runs conceded per over

  3. average number of runs conceded per innings

  4. average number of runs conceded per wicket
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bowling average measures runs conceded per wicket taken, calculated as total runs / wickets. Lower is better. Options A and C use incorrect bases (100 balls and innings), while B describes economy rate (runs per over), not average.

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