Cricket Run Rate Calculator
Use standard notation (e.g., 15.4 means 15 overs and 4 balls)
Optional: Calculate Required Run Rate (RRR)
Current Run Rate (CRR):
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Runs Needed:
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Balls Remaining:
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Required Run Rate (RRR):
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Projected Score (at current rate):
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How to Calculate Run Rate in Cricket
Run Rate (RR) is one of the most fundamental statistics in limited-overs cricket, such as One Day Internationals (ODIs) and T20s. It represents the average number of runs a batting team scores per over. Understanding how to calculate it is essential for captains, analysts, and fans tracking the progress of a match.
The Run Rate Formula
The standard formula for calculating Current Run Rate (CRR) is simple arithmetic:
Run Rate = Total Runs Scored ÷ Total Overs Bowled
Important: How to Handle Partial Overs
In cricket, overs are denoted in a decimal-like format that represents balls, not actual decimal fractions. This is the most common mistake when calculating run rate manually.
- Correct: 10.3 overs means 10 full overs and 3 balls.
- Mathematical Conversion: Since there are 6 balls in an over, ".3" is actually 3/6 or 0.5 overs.
- Incorrect: Treating 10.3 as the decimal number 10.3.
To convert overs into a calculable number:
- Take the integer (full overs).
- Take the remaining balls and divide by 6.
- Add them together.
Calculation Example
Let's assume India has scored 245 runs in 42.4 overs. Here is the step-by-step calculation:
Step 1: Convert Overs to Decimals
42.4 overs = 42 full overs + 4 balls.
Fraction = 4 ÷ 6 = 0.666…
Total Overs = 42.666…
Step 2: Divide Runs by Total Overs
Run Rate = 245 ÷ 42.666
Run Rate = 5.74
Required Run Rate (RRR)
In the second innings of a match, the batting team chases a target. The Required Run Rate tells you how many runs per over they need to score to win.
RRR = (Runs Needed to Win) ÷ (Overs Remaining)
For example, if Australia needs 60 runs to win off the last 5 overs:
RRR = 60 ÷ 5 = 12.00 runs per over.