function calculateCricketRR() {
var runs = parseFloat(document.getElementById('runsScored').value);
var rawOvers = parseFloat(document.getElementById('oversBowled').value);
var resultDiv = document.getElementById('rrResultWrapper');
var displayVal = document.getElementById('rrValue');
var interpretation = document.getElementById('rrInterpretation');
if (isNaN(runs) || isNaN(rawOvers) || rawOvers 5) {
alert("Invalid overs format. The number after the decimal (balls) cannot exceed 5. Use 0.1 to 0.5.");
return;
}
var actualOversForCalc = wholeOvers + (balls / 6);
var runRate = runs / actualOversForCalc;
displayVal.innerHTML = runRate.toFixed(2);
resultDiv.style.display = "block";
// SEO dynamic interpretation
if (runRate >= 9) {
interpretation.innerHTML = "Excellent scoring! This is an aggressive T20-style pace.";
} else if (runRate >= 6) {
interpretation.innerHTML = "Solid scoring rate, typical for modern ODI or competitive T20 matches.";
} else if (runRate >= 4) {
interpretation.innerHTML = "Steady pace, common in the middle overs of an ODI.";
} else {
interpretation.innerHTML = "A defensive or controlled pace, often seen in Test cricket.";
}
}
How to Calculate Run Rate in Cricket
The Run Rate (RR) in cricket is the average number of runs a batting side scores per over. It is one of the most fundamental statistics used to analyze the pace of an innings, whether in T20s, ODIs, or Test matches.
The Run Rate Formula
Run Rate = Total Runs Scored / Total Overs Bowled
Handling the Cricket Decimal System
Calculating run rate isn't as simple as basic division because of how cricket counts balls. An over consists of 6 balls. Therefore, 10.1 overs does not mean 10.1 in decimal math; it means 10 overs and 1 ball.
.1 ball = 1/6 (0.166)
.2 balls = 2/6 (0.333)
.3 balls = 3/6 (0.500)
.4 balls = 4/6 (0.666)
.5 balls = 5/6 (0.833)
Practical Calculation Example
Imagine Team A scores 150 runs in 18.3 overs.
Convert 18.3 overs into a decimal: 18 + (3 / 6) = 18.5 overs.
Divide the runs by the decimal overs: 150 / 18.5.
Run Rate = 8.11.
What is Net Run Rate (NRR)?
While Run Rate looks at one team, Net Run Rate is used in tournaments to break ties in the standings. It is calculated by subtracting the average runs per over conceded by a team from the average runs per over scored by that team throughout the tournament.
NRR Formula: (Total Runs Scored / Total Overs Faced) – (Total Runs Conceded / Total Overs Bowled)