Cricket scoring symbols guide
Notation varies by country and scorebook tradition. This table covers symbols many digital and paper scorers use. Always default to your league’s handbook when it conflicts with shorthand below.
| Symbol / abbr. | Meaning |
|---|---|
| b | Bye(s) — striker missed, no contact |
| lb | Leg-bye(s) — ball hit body then run |
| w | Wide — umpire signal, extra run(s) per local rules |
| nb | No-ball — illegal delivery, often with penalty run |
| W | Wicket — batter dismissed |
| c | Caught — often noted with fielder position |
| st | Stumped |
| lbw | Leg before wicket |
| ro | Retired out / hurt — follow competition rules |
In Cricko’s scorer flow, taps replace ink — but understanding these abbreviations helps when you export or explain a ball-by-ball log to a captain.