Calculate Current Run Rate (CRR)
Current Run Rate
0.00
Calculate Net Run Rate (NRR)
Note: NRR is usually calculated over a tournament.
Net Run Rate
0.000
What is the Run Rate Calculation Formula in Cricket?
In cricket, the Run Rate (RR) is a statistical measure that indicates the average number of runs scored by a batting side per over. It is a vital metric for tracking team performance during a match and determining tournament standings via the Net Run Rate (NRR).
1. Current Run Rate (CRR) Formula
The Current Run Rate is calculated by dividing the total number of runs scored by the total number of overs faced. However, since an over consists of 6 balls, the math requires converting the "Overs.Balls" format into a decimal.
Formula: CRR = Total Runs Scored / Total Overs Faced (in decimal)
To convert overs to decimal: Take the number of balls, divide by 6, and add it to the completed overs. For example, 10.3 overs becomes 10.5 (because 3/6 = 0.5).
2. Net Run Rate (NRR) Formula
NRR is used in tournaments to rank teams with equal points. It measures how much faster a team scores compared to how fast they concede runs.
Formula: NRR = (Total Runs Scored / Total Overs Faced) - (Total Runs Conceded / Total Overs Bowled)
Important Rule: If a team is bowled out (all out) before their full quota of overs (e.g., 50 overs in an ODI), the calculation for NRR uses the full quota of overs they were scheduled to play, not the actual overs faced.
Practical Example of Run Rate Calculation
Imagine Team A scores 250 runs in 50 overs. Their CRR is 5.00.
In response, Team B scores 220 runs in 44.2 overs and is bowled out. To calculate Team A's NRR for this match:
- Team A Runs/Overs: 250 / 50 = 5.00
- Team B Runs/Overs: 220 / 50 (since Team B was all out) = 4.40
- Net Run Rate: 5.00 – 4.40 = +0.600
Why is NRR Important?
In major tournaments like the ICC World Cup or the IPL, the Net Run Rate acts as a tie-breaker. If two teams have the same number of points, the team with the higher NRR progresses to the next stage. A positive NRR indicates a team is scoring faster than its opponents, while a negative NRR indicates the opposite.