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Required Run Rate Calculator

Enter the target, runs scored so far and overs left to see how many runs per over you need to win.

Quick answer

Target 181, 120 scored, 7.2 overs left: 8.32 per over.

How it is calculated

  1. Runs needed = target − runs scored = 181 − 120 = 61.
  2. Balls left: 7.2 overs = 7 × 6 + 2 = 44.
  3. Required run rate = runs needed ÷ balls left × 6.

Worked example

The target is 181, the team has 120 and 7.2 overs are left. They need 61 off 44 balls, a required run rate of 8.32.

Example values
Target181
Runs scored120
Overs left (e.g. 7.2)7.2
Result
Required run rate8.32
Runs needed61
Balls left44
Formula
Required run rate = (Tg-Rn)/balls(Ol)×6
Runs needed = Tg-Rn
Balls left = balls(Ol)

Good to know

Questions people ask

How do I calculate required run rate?

Runs left ÷ overs left (balls divided by 6).

Target vs opponents’ score?

Target = opponents’ score + 1.

How many balls in 7.2 overs?

44 balls.

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Updated 13 Nov 2026 · Desktop N Calculator v1.2.0