Net run rate is the ranking number most club tables use after points. It rewards margin: a side that wins by a large score ranks above one that wins narrowly, even on the same points.
The calculation uses league totals, not a single match. Overs are counted as balls, so 4.3 overs means 4 overs and 3 balls, which is 4.5 overs for the arithmetic.
See the net run rate guide for a worked example and the all-out rule.
Match questions
Questions scorers actually ask
- 01 Is a higher net run rate always better?
- Within one league and one overs rule, yes. It is a ranking, not a score, so compare teams only on the same rule.
- 02 Do wides and no-balls count toward runs conceded?
- Yes. Every run the bowling side gives away counts, extras included.
