What does the 'M' stand for in Batting Stats?

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Re: What does the ‘M’ stand for in Batting Stats?

@Vedic_Intellect

I didn’t grow up in the subcontinent and so my cricket knowledge is poor ! But lately (since this world cup) I’ve kinda started following the game. Anyway, my question is:

Look at this link http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/bdeshvind/engine/match/282688.html

In the Batting Scorecard (for either BD or India), what does the ‘M’ stand for? the B is for balls faced, and R for runs scored I guess.. but whats the M? In bowling stats the M is the number of ‘maiden’ overs bowled but wtf is it for batting?

M = Matches played