Net Run Rate (NRR) Calculator
By Santaji GadepatilinUpdated October 27, 2026
Net run rate separates cricket teams level on points in a tournament. It compares the rate at which a team scores with the rate it concedes.
How to use the net run rate calculator
Enter the total runs scored and balls faced, and the total runs conceded and balls bowled, across all matches. NRR is calculated.
Net run rate formula
NRR = runs scored ÷ overs faced − runs conceded ÷ overs bowled
Example
1,650 runs from 190 overs; 1,580 conceded in 200 overs:
NRR = 8.684 − 7.900 = +0.784
Rules for overs in NRR
- If a team is bowled out, its innings counts as the full quota of overs (for example 20 or 50), not the overs actually faced.
- In rain-affected matches, the revised overs under the DLS method are used.
- Overs must be converted to balls or decimal overs correctly (10.3 overs = 63 balls).
Example over a tournament
| Match | Runs for / overs | Runs against / overs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 180 / 20 | 160 / 20 |
| 2 | 145 / 18.2 (won chasing) | 142 / 20 |
| 3 | 130 / 20 (all out) | 131 / 17.4 |
| Total | 455 / 58.333 | 433 / 57.667 |
NRR = 455 ÷ 58.333 − 433 ÷ 57.667 = 7.800 − 7.509 = +0.291
Why NRR changes so much
Winning big chases quickly or bowling teams out cheaply moves NRR sharply. Late in a tournament, teams often aim to win by a specific margin to overtake a rival’s NRR.
NRR vs run rate
Run rate is a single team’s scoring speed. NRR compares a team’s scoring rate with the rate it concedes across all matches.
Frequently asked questions
How is net run rate calculated?
NRR = (runs scored ÷ overs faced) − (runs conceded ÷ overs bowled), using totals across all matches.
What if a team is bowled out?
The full quota of overs (e.g. 20 in a T20) counts as overs faced, even if the innings ended early.
Why is NRR important?
It separates teams level on points in tournament tables.
What does a positive NRR mean?
The team scores faster than its opponents on average across the tournament.
Is a bowled-out innings counted as full overs?
Yes. If a team is all out, its innings counts as the full allocation of overs for NRR.