In the first 20 overs of a cricket match, the run rate was only 3.2. What should be the run-rate in the remaining 30 overs to reach the target of 286 runs?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → 7.40
The run rate is the average number of runs per over, so runs = run rate × overs. The runs still needed are spread over the overs that remain.
Runs in the first 20 overs: \(20\times3.2=64\)
Runs still needed: \(286-64=222\)
Required run rate: \(\frac{222}{30}=7.4\)