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📊 Net Run Rate Calculator

Track your team’s NRR across group stages or leagues by entering match results.

Match 1

Runs Scored (Team For)

Runs Conceded (Against)

Match 2

Runs Scored (Team For)

Runs Conceded (Against)

How to Use This Calculator

1

Enter match-by-match runs

Provide runs scored and conceded for each match.

2

Use overs with decimals

Record overs as 19.4 (19 overs and 4 balls).

3

Add more matches

Click “Add another match” to track your full group stage.

4

Review team NRR

Interpret positive vs negative values to gauge performance.

Formula

NRR = (Total Runs Scored Ă· Total Overs Faced) − (Total Runs Conceded Ă· Total Overs Bowled)

Overs must be converted to decimals using balls Ă· 6. For example, 18.3 overs means 18 + (3/6) = 18.5 overs. Accurate NRR requires combining all matches before computing the difference.

Example

Matches: 180/20.0 & 150/18.4 scored; 150/20.0 & 140/19.2 conceded. NRR ≈ (330 Ă· 38.7) − (290 Ă· 39.2) = 8.53 − 7.40 = +1.13.

Variables

  • Runs scored/conceded: Sum across matches
  • Overs faced/bowled: Sum across matches (balls Ă· 6)
  • NRR: Differential of run rates

Understanding Net Run Rate

NRR is a tie-breaker in many cricket leagues and ICC tournaments. It rewards teams who win by large margins and punishes heavy defeats. Tracking NRR helps strategize in final group matches.

Improve NRR

  • Chase targets quickly when ahead to boost run rate.
  • Defend totals by reducing conceding overs (wrap up opponents fast).
  • Avoid heavy losses—consider damage control when a chase is out of reach.

Common Pitfalls

  • Using overs as whole numbers (ignoring balls) leads to incorrect NRR.
  • Dropping matches with low overs (rain-shortened games) from totals skews results.
  • Assuming single-match NRR equals tournament NRR—always aggregate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do DLS-adjusted matches affect NRR?

Use the adjusted targets/overs from the DLS verdict in your totals. The official scorecard reflects the numbers to input here.

Can a team win and still lose NRR?

Yes. A narrow win while conceding high chase runs can lower NRR. Big wins are ideal for boosting NRR.

Do abandoned matches count?

No result games typically do not contribute to NRR because no official run rates are recorded.

What if overs include super overs?

Super overs do not affect NRR—they are separate tie-breakers and not added to standard overs.

How often should I recalc NRR?

After every match—this keeps you aware of qualification scenarios and needed margins.