How is run rate calculated?

Run rate = total runs scored divided by overs faced (an over is 6 balls), giving runs per over.

What is required run rate?

In a run chase, it's the runs still needed divided by the overs remaining — showing the scoring pace required to win.

Why does run rate matter in limited-overs cricket?

It shows scoring efficiency and is central to strategy, especially in the final overs of an innings or during a chase against a target.

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Cricket Run Rate Calculator

Calculate current run rate and required run rate for a cricket innings.

Runs Scored So Far

Overs Completed (e.g. 23.4 = 23 ov, 4 balls)

Target Score (0 if not chasing)

Total Overs in Innings

Current Run Rate -

Runs Still Needed -

Required Run Rate -

What Is the Cricket Run Rate Calculator?

The Cricket Run Rate Calculator works out the current scoring rate (runs per over) and, if chasing a target, the required run rate needed for the rest of the innings — correctly converting cricket's overs.balls notation.

Formula Used

Run Rate = Runs ÷ Overs (as a decimal, where .1 over = 1 ball)
Required Run Rate = Runs Needed ÷ Overs Remaining

Cricket overs are written as overs.balls (e.g. 23.4 = 23 overs and 4 balls), not a true decimal — this calculator converts that notation correctly (6 balls per over) before dividing.

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the total runs scored so far.
Enter the overs completed in overs.balls format (e.g. 23.4).
Enter the target score if chasing (leave 0 if not).
Enter the total overs allowed in the innings, then click Calculate.

Worked Example

A team has scored 145 runs in 23.4 overs (23 overs + 4 balls = 23.667 true overs), giving a current run rate of 145÷23.667 ≈ 6.13 runs/over. Chasing 220 in a 50-over match, they need 75 more runs from 26.333 overs remaining — a required run rate of about 2.85 runs/over.