Last updated: 4 October 2026
Reviewed by Jordan Morley, FA Level 2 Football Coach
Required run rate
Required run rate
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Frequently asked questions
What's a tough required rate?
Anything above ~12 per over is very hard to sustain; above 15 usually needs boundaries almost every ball. Under 6 is comfortable in limited-overs cricket.
How does required run rate change as an innings progresses?
Required run rate rises steadily as overs are used up without the target being reached, and the rate of increase accelerates late in the innings since each remaining over represents a larger share of what's left to chase.