Net run rate (NRR) is a statistical method used in cricket to analyze teamwork and/or performance. It is the most commonly used method of ranking teams with equal points in limited overs league competitions. The concept of net run rate involves subtracting the opponents run rate from the teams run rate. The equation used to calculate the net run rate in cricket is as follows:
Net Run Rate = (total runs scored / total overs faced) – (total runs conceded / total overs bowled)
The NRR of a team is calculated by dividing the total number of runs scored by the team in a tournament divided by the total number of balls faced with the result then subtracted by the total number of runs conceded in the tournament divided by the total number of balls bowled. The NRR comes into consideration in tournaments and is only calculated for teams competing. It is used to rank teams in case of a tie in points.
