Net run rate separates teams level on points. It rewards winning big and losing narrowly. If a team is bowled out, the full quota of overs counts as faced.
How to use the Net Run Rate Calculator
- Runs scored
- Overs faced
- Runs conceded
- Overs bowled
Results update as you type, every field has its own unit menu, and everything is calculated in your browser.
How it works
Enter tournament totals. If a team was bowled out, enter its full overs quota.
Tips
- Overs like 47.3 mean 47 overs and 3 balls – the calculators handle this.
- Use the same format (Test, ODI, T20) when comparing players.
- Not-out innings don’t count as dismissals in averages.
- Everything is calculated in your browser.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating 47.3 overs as 47.3 decimal overs.
- Counting not-outs as dismissals.
- Comparing T20 strike rates with Test strike rates.
Inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Runs scored | A number |
| Overs faced | A number |
| Runs conceded | A number |
| Overs bowled | A number |
What each result means
- Run rate scored = [Runs scored]÷((floor([Overs faced])×6 + round(([Overs faced] – floor([Overs faced]))×10))÷6)
- Run rate conceded = [Runs conceded]÷((floor([Overs bowled])×6 + round(([Overs bowled] – floor([Overs bowled]))×10))÷6)
- Net run rate = [Run rate scored] – [Run rate conceded]
Example values
How the main result changes when Runs scored changes and everything else stays at the example values above:
| Runs scored | Net run rate |
|---|---|
| 625 | -2.841 |
| 937.5 | -1.157 |
| 1,250 | 0.528 |
| 1,562.5 | 2.213 |
| 1,875 | 3.897 |
| 2,500 | 7.267 |
Formula
NRR = runs scored ÷ overs faced − runs conceded ÷ overs bowled (overs in balls ÷ 6)
Worked example
Inputs — Runs scored: 1,250; Overs faced: 185.3; Runs conceded: 1,180; Overs bowled: 190.
Results — Run rate scored = 6.739; Run rate conceded = 6.211; Net run rate = 0.528.
Key terms
- Net run rate
- Difference between scoring and conceding rates.
Frequently asked questions
What does a positive NRR mean?
The team scores faster than its opponents on average.
Why use full overs if bowled out?
So a team isn't rewarded for being bowled out quickly.
How do 45.3 overs count?
45 overs and 3 balls = 45.5 overs.
What about rain-reduced matches?
Revised targets and overs are used.