Net run rate calculator
Enter each match the team has played. Use cricket overs, so 19.3 means 19 overs and 3 balls.
How net run rate works
NRR = (total runs scored ÷ total overs faced) − (total runs conceded ÷ total overs bowled)
Overs are turned into balls first. So 19.3 overs counts as 19.5 overs, not 19.3.
The all-out rule
If a team is bowled out before its overs finish, NRR counts the full quota of overs, not the overs actually faced. Tick the all-out box and the calculator does this for you.
Rain-affected matches
When a match is shortened, tournaments use the revised overs and targets. Enter the reduced overs as the quota for that match. Abandoned matches with no result are left out of NRR.
Worked example
A team scores 180 in 20 overs and restricts the opponent to 160 in 20 overs. Its run rate is 9.00 and the opponent's is 8.00. The NRR from that match is +1.000.
Worked example with the all-out rule
Team A scores 150 in 20 overs. Team B is bowled out for 120 in 16.2 overs. For NRR, Team B's innings counts as 20 full overs, not 16.2.
| Runs | Overs used for NRR | Run rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team A | 150 | 20 | 7.50 |
| Team B | 120 | 20 (all out) | 6.00 |
Team A's NRR from the match is 7.50 minus 6.00, which is +1.500. Team B's is −1.500.
Worked example when chasing
Team A restricts Team B to 160 in 20 overs, then chases it down with 161 in 17 overs. Team A's run rate is 161 ÷ 17, which is 9.47. Team B's is 8.00. Team A's NRR is +1.471. Winning a chase quickly lifts NRR, because the same runs come in fewer overs.
How to improve net run rate
- Win chases quickly, with as many overs to spare as possible.
- When batting first, add late runs. Every run raises your rate.
- Bowl the other team out. Their innings still counts as the full quota of overs, which lowers their rate.
- In a heavy defeat, keep batting. Losing narrowly hurts NRR far less than losing badly.
Cumulative NRR is not an average
A team's tournament NRR is not the average of its match NRRs. All runs and overs are added up first, then the rates are worked out. The calculator above does this correctly when you add every match.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good net run rate?
Any positive NRR means a team scores faster than its opponents. In close tournament tables, values above +0.5 are strong.
How is NRR calculated if a team is all out?
The team is treated as having faced its full quota of overs, even if it was bowled out earlier.
Why do 19.3 overs count as 19.5?
An over has six balls, so three balls is half an over. The calculator converts to balls before dividing.
Is tournament NRR the average of each match's NRR?
No. Total runs and total overs across all matches are added up first, then the two run rates are compared.
Does a Super Over count towards NRR?
No. Super Over runs are normally left out of net run rate.