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Overs Converter
Convert between cricket overs notation and total balls. Understand how overs work in cricket.
Format: X.Y (X overs, Y balls)
6 balls = 1 over
Common Cricket Formats
Quick Reference Table
| Overs | Balls | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 30 | 5 complete overs |
| 5.3 | 33 | 5 overs and 3 balls |
| 10.5 | 65 | 10 overs and 5 balls |
| 15.1 | 91 | 15 overs and 1 ball |
| 19.4 | 118 | 19 overs and 4 balls |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does cricket overs notation work?
Cricket uses X.Y notation where X is complete overs and Y is the number of balls in the current over. Since each over has 6 balls, 12.3 means 12 overs + 3 balls = 75 total balls.
Why can't overs have .6 or higher?
Since an over is complete after 6 balls, you'll never see 12.6 - that would be written as 13.0 (13 complete overs). Valid decimal values are .1 through .5 only.
What about extras like wides and no-balls?
Wides and no-balls don't count toward the 6 legal deliveries needed to complete an over. The bowler must deliver 6 legal balls regardless of extras bowled.