Free cricket tool
Run rate calculator.
Type overs the cricket way (5.2 means 5 overs and 2 balls) and get the current rate, the required rate and a projected total.
Enter runs and overs to see the run rate. Add a target to see what the chase needs.
How the numbers are worked out
Overs as a number. The calculator first turns cricket overs into balls (5.2 → 5 × 6 + 2 = 32 balls), then into a true number of overs (32 ÷ 6 = 5.333).
- Current run rate = runs ÷ overs bowled.
- Projected total = current run rate × total overs.
- Required run rate = (target − runs) ÷ overs remaining.
Want the long version, with worked examples? Read run rate and required run rate explained.
Questions
How do I enter overs like 5.2?
Type overs the way cricket writes them: 5.2 means 5 overs and 2 balls. The calculator converts it to 5.333 overs for you. The number after the dot can only be 0 to 5.
What is the difference between run rate and required run rate?
Current run rate is how fast a side has scored so far (runs ÷ overs). Required run rate is how fast they must score from here to reach the target (runs needed ÷ overs left).
What do I enter for the target?
Enter the number of runs the chasing side needs to win. That is one more than the first innings total. If the first side made 98, the target is 99.
Is the projected score accurate?
It assumes the current rate continues to the end of the innings, so treat it as a rough guide. Real innings usually speed up near the end.
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Scorecord shows the run rate and the chase after every ball.