In cricket test match, why the run rate is usually lower than ODI cricket.?

[woods]

[golden]

Because in ODI's the batters have less time to get higher runs so they slog and make risky runs they go for everything.

[keethi]

As Bob said and also in One Day games they have field restrictions where only so many players are allowed outside the circle. Also bowlers are only allowed a maximum of 10 over each.

[arnu]

because they have to play long and safe

[william]

Because Test cricket is not just about run. It also tests once true cricketing potential, like the ability to stay at the Wicket, not get carried away by few boundaries/sixes,etc.

[jhone007]

In test match bowler have more freedom then batsman .Bowler can include 2 bouncer in a single over .And relaxation on off stump & leg stump so that possibility of bowl giving wide is too less.These factor does matter for run rate improvement .

[schatzman]

because in test matches you have not not limited overs and time you got a day so bats man take time to set on the pitch and this result they played slowly , not trying to hit a big shots made a run slowly which causes slow run rate in test match comparison to ODI

[andr83]

I've been never thinking about this problem in cricket, but now I can see that It is so! Thanks for an explanation

[mindmatters]

The lower run rate does make test cricket a boring affair.

[DoctorTree]

This is not really happened .all is about the wickets there