Required Run Rate
Required run rate shows the scoring pace needed from the current point in the chase.
Formula: Runs needed ÷ (Balls remaining ÷ 6)
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Free Required Run Rate Calculator
Use this free cricket required run rate calculator to instantly calculate runs needed, balls remaining, overs remaining, and chase pressure for T20, ODI, club cricket, and tournament scenarios.
Required run rate for chase scenarios
Runs needed and balls remaining instantly
Supports cricket overs notation and direct balls input
Fast, mobile-friendly, and built for real cricket use
Quick example
12.21
57 needed from 28 balls means a required run rate of 12.21 runs per over.
Runs needed57
Balls left28
Calculator
Calculate the chase
Choose how you want to enter innings progress and calculate the chase instantly.
Score needed to win the chase.
Examples: 20, 50, or 10 overs.
Runs already scored in the chase.
Optional.
Use cricket notation: 15, 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4, or 15.5.
Enter total balls used.
Balls Remaining
Remaining balls show how much time is left in the innings to complete the chase.
Formula: Total balls − Balls used
Chase Pressure
The pressure band gives a quick view of whether the chase looks low, manageable, or high pressure.
Based on required rate and remaining innings context
Result
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Choose your numbers to calculate the required run rate instantly.
Runs needed
0
Balls remaining
0
Overs remaining
0.0
Current run rate
0.00
Pressure
Match pressure
The chase pressure will appear here after calculation.
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Guide
How to calculate required run rate in cricket
Required run rate in cricket is calculated by dividing the runs needed by the overs remaining. For a more exact answer, divide runs needed by balls remaining and multiply by 6.
Required Run Rate Formula
Required run rate = runs needed ÷ overs remaining.
Exact version: (Runs needed ÷ Balls remaining) × 6
Example Calculation
If a team needs 57 runs from 28 balls, the required run rate is 12.21 runs per over.
57 ÷ 28 × 6 = 12.21
Why It Matters
Required run rate helps batters, captains, coaches, scorers, and fans understand chase pressure instantly.
Useful for T20, ODI, leagues, and club cricket
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about required run rate
Required run rate shows how quickly the batting team must score to reach its target. If a side needs 60 runs from the last five overs, it needs 12 runs per over on average. Wickets in hand, the pitch and the bowlers still affect how difficult that chase may be.
How do I calculate required run rate in cricket?
Required run rate is calculated by dividing runs needed by overs remaining. Cricstars converts balls and overs correctly so the answer follows cricket notation properly.
Can I enter overs like 17.3?
Yes. Enter cricket overs notation like 17.3 for 17 overs and 3 balls. Values like 17.6 are invalid in cricket notation.
Can I enter direct balls instead of overs?
Yes. You can switch to direct balls input if you want exact ball count for a chase scenario.
Can I use this for T20, ODI, and other formats?
Yes. This calculator works for T20, ODI, club cricket, 10-over matches, leagues, and tournament chase scenarios.
Quick chase mode
Required run rate from runs and balls remaining
Already know the match situation? Calculate the required rate directly, without entering the full innings.
Required runs per over—
Runs per ball—
Overs remaining—
What happens after the next deliveries?
These are arithmetic chase scenarios based on legal deliveries. They do not predict match outcomes or account for wickets and extras.