Work out badminton score projection instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.
Points needed are simply the target minus each score, with the rally scoring rule that at 20-20 the game continues until a two point lead, up to a hard cap of 30. The two point rule means a one point lead at 20-19 is not match point, which changes how the closing rallies should be played.
Points needed
points needed = target - current score for each player
Setting rule
from 20-20, play continues to a two point margin or until 30 points
points needed = target - current score for each player. Points needed are simply the target minus each score, with the rally scoring rule that at 20-20 the game continues until a two point lead, up to a hard cap of 30.
The two point rule means a one point lead at 20-19 is not match point, which changes how the closing rallies should be played.
Enter player a score, player b score, points needed to win the game. The defaults shown are a realistic worked example — swap in your own figures to get a result you can use.