Cricket Net Run Rate Calculator
Calculate NRR for League Tables and Tournaments
Your Team's Batting Stats
Format: 19.4 means 19 overs and 4 balls
Your Team's Bowling Stats (Opponent)
Use full quota if opponent was all out
Runs Per Over (For):
0.00
Runs Per Over (Against):
0.00
Net Run Rate: 0.000
What is Net Run Rate (NRR) in Cricket?
Net Run Rate (NRR) is a statistical method used in cricket tournaments to rank teams that finish with equal points. It is commonly used in limited-overs formats like the ICC World Cup, T20 World Cup, and leagues such as the IPL (Indian Premier League). Essentially, it measures the average run differential per over across a tournament.
How to Calculate Net Run Rate
The calculation involves two main components: your team's scoring rate and the rate at which your team concedes runs.
NRR = (Total Runs Scored / Total Overs Faced) – (Total Runs Conceded / Total Overs Bowled)
Important Calculation Rules:
- Overs Conversion: Cricket overs are not standard decimals. An input of "10.4" represents 10 overs and 4 balls. Mathematically, this must be converted to 10 + (4/6) = 10.666 overs before dividing.
- All Out Scenarios: If a team is bowled out (all out) before completing their full quota of overs (e.g., in a T20 match, they are out in 18.2 overs), the calculation uses the full quota of overs (e.g., 20 overs) for the denominator, not the actual overs faced. This penalizes the team for losing all wickets.
Example Calculation
Let's assume Team A plays a T20 match:
- Batting: Team A scores 180 runs in 20 overs.
Run Rate For = 180 / 20 = 9.00 - Bowling: Team A restricts the opponent to 160 runs in 20 overs.
Run Rate Against = 160 / 20 = 8.00 - Result: NRR = 9.00 – 8.00 = +1.000
Why is NRR Important?
In tightly contested tournaments, multiple teams often finish with the same number of wins and points. The Net Run Rate acts as the primary tie-breaker. A high positive NRR indicates a team wins by large margins or loses by small margins, while a negative NRR suggests heavy defeats or narrow wins.