Zak Crawley once again found himself in the middle of attention for all the wrong reasons. After frustrating India with his slow tactics on Saturday evening, Crawley was finally dismissed on Sunday morning, edging a wide delivery from debutant Nitish Reddy straight to gully.
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But Crawley’s dismissal wasn’t just a moment of relief for India. It highlighted a bigger issue, his growing tendency to play risky shots. In fact, no batter in the world has played more false shots in Tests since the start of 2020 than Crawley.
What is false shot percentage in cricket and why does it matter?
In Test cricket, “false shot percentage” refers to the rate at which a batter either misses the ball or edges it. This stat helps judge how well a batter is controlling their shot-making. The higher the percentage, the more often a batter is playing uncertain strokes, increasing their chances of getting out.
Who are the top five batters with the worst false shot percentage since 2020?
Here’s a look at the batters who have registered the highest false shot percentage in Test cricket since January 2020 (minimum 2000 balls faced):
| Rank | Player | False Shot % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zak Crawley | 20.9% |
| 2 | Rohit Sharma | 19.0% |
| 3 | Will Young | 18.9% |
| 4 | Travis Head | 18.5% |
| 5 | Alex Carey | 18.3% |
Crawley leads the list with a false shot percentage of 20.9%.