Calculate the run rate a chase requires and whether it is achievable.
Comparing the required rate with the current rate shows whether a chase is drifting. Because overs remaining shrink faster than runs needed once the rate rises, chases deteriorate non-linearly. A required rate above about twelve is historically achieved in a small minority of matches, which is why the asking rate is the key commentary metric.
Cricket Required Run Rate
Required run rate = runs still needed ÷ overs remaining
These figures are estimates based on population-average formulas and are intended for training and recreational planning only. They are not medical advice. Consult a qualified health professional before starting or changing an exercise programme, particularly if you have an existing medical condition.
Required run rate = runs still needed ÷ overs remaining Comparing the required rate with the current rate shows whether a chase is drifting. Because overs remaining shrink faster than runs needed once the rate rises, chases deteriorate non-linearly.
A required rate above about twelve is historically achieved in a small minority of matches, which is why the asking rate is the key commentary metric.
This calculator takes 5 inputs: Target to win, Runs scored so far, Overs completed, Balls in the current over, Total overs. The pre-filled defaults are a realistic starting point — replace them with figures from your own environment for a result you can act on.