Calculator
Net run rate calculator
Enter runs and overs for and against. Add each match of the tournament and the calculator keeps the running net run rate, with all-out innings handled by the rule tournaments use.
20 for T20, 50 for one-dayers.
Net run rate
+0.750
1 match
Run rate for
8.250
165 runs in 20.0 overs
Run rate against
7.500
150 runs in 20.0 overs
Overs are converted to balls first (19.4 overs = 118 balls), so 19.4 is never treated as 19.4 in decimal. A side that is bowled out is charged its full 20 overs, as tournament rules say.
How to use it
- Set the overs per side: 20 for a T20, 50 for a one-day match.
- For each match type your runs and the overs you faced, then the runs you conceded and the overs you bowled.
- If a side was bowled out, tick its box. The full quota of overs is then used for that innings.
- Press “Add a match” for every further game. The result updates as you type.
A worked example
A team scores 165 in 20 overs and then keeps its opponent to 150 in 20 overs. Its run rate for is 165 ÷ 20 = 8.250. Its run rate against is 150 ÷ 20 = 7.500. Net run rate = 8.250 − 7.500 = +0.750.
More examples, including a chase that ends early and an all-out innings, are in the guide net run rate explained. To see real figures, open the points table.
Net run rate questions
What is the net run rate formula?
Net run rate = (total runs scored ÷ total overs faced) − (total runs conceded ÷ total overs bowled). The totals run across every completed match of the tournament, not match by match.
What happens if a team is bowled out early?
It is charged its full quota of overs. A side all out for 120 in 16.2 overs of a T20 is treated as scoring 120 in 20 overs. Tick the “bowled out” box and the calculator does this for you.
Why does the calculator turn overs into balls?
Because 19.4 overs means 19 overs and 4 balls, which is 19.667 overs in the sum. Treating it as the decimal 19.4 gives a wrong rate. Working in balls avoids the mistake.
Does a rain-hit match count?
A match with no result is left out. When a target is revised after rain, tournaments usually use the revised target and overs for the side batting second. Check your competition’s playing conditions for the exact rule.
How do I test a what-if for our next match?
Enter the matches already played, then add one more row with a score you think is possible. The figure at the bottom shows what your net run rate would become.