Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_51 ( runs VARCHAR, average VARCHAR, innings VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What is the total number of runs when the average was less than 31.25 and there were fewer than 24 innings?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(runs) FROM table_name_51 WHERE average > 31.25 AND innings < 24