Scoring plays a crucial part in a game of cricket, ensuring that runs scored, wickets down and other key information is recorded during the game.

Scorers need to have a good understanding of the game, a high level of accuracy, a good attention to detail and have great teamworking skills, as scorers work in pairs (usually each scorer from each team playing).

Scoring a game of cricket can be done in multiple ways, from traditional book scoring and linear style to electronic scoring using computers, tablets or in some forms of the game, a mobile app.

The ECB provide a structured approach to aid the development and progression opportunities for scorers who are looking to score in new and challenging environments across the Recreational Game, with a structured access route for some to the Professional Game.

The ECB Scoring Pathway

The pathway is accessible to everyone, allowing participation in any gender or format of competition.

For more information on the Scoring Pathway, click here.

ECB Scoring Course

The first step on the ECB Scoring Pathway is for learners to complete the ECB Scoring Course. This e-learning module, free to access, is available for anyone looking to take their first steps into scoring. To access the ECB Scoring Course, please click here.

Available documents to download:

ECB Scoring Pathway Competence Framework (Appendix A)

ECB Scorer Progression Discussion Report (Appendix B) 

Scorer Expression of Interest for Promotion Form (Appendix C)