Last updated: 4 October 2026
Reviewed by Jordan Morley, FA Level 2 Football Coach
T20 chase calculator
Required run rate
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Frequently asked questions
What is a good run rate in T20?
In international T20, scoring at 8.0+ rpo is average; 9.0+ is strong; 10+ is excellent. Modern T20 batting in the top leagues (IPL, Big Bash) regularly sees run rates of 10-12 rpo in the back 10 overs.
At what required run rate does a T20 chase become very difficult?
A required run rate climbing above 10-11 runs per over in the back half of a T20 chase is generally considered very difficult, since it demands boundaries almost every over, though strong batting line-ups with wickets in hand can still pull off chases well above this threshold.