Last updated: 3 August 2026
Reviewed by Jordan Makin, 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.