Control percentage is a statistic that measures how many balls a batter hits cleanly compared to how many they ‘play and miss’ or edge. A high percentage indicates that the batter is in total command of the bowling and is seeing the ball very well.
Example: Despite the difficult conditions, the opener finished the morning session with an impressive control percentage of ninety.
Pro-Tip: This stat is often a better indicator of a player’s form than their actual score. A batter might have a high score but a low control percentage, suggesting they were lucky and likely to get out soon if the bowling stays consistent.
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