Cricket Required Run Rate Calculator
Works out what a chasing side must score per over.
Required run rate, runs per over
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The formula
required rate = (target − score) ÷ overs remaining
Part overs count as sixths. In a rain-reduced match the target comes from the officials.
What to watch out for
The target is the first-innings score plus one. Scoring exactly the first-innings total ties the match.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rate for 161 runs off 20 overs?
8.05 runs per over.