Question

If the runs scored by Australia and South Africa for cup B are of a final match, what is the required run rate of Australia to win the match playing all the stipulated overs?

• A. 6.1
• B. 6.15
• C. 6.22
• D. 6.34

Hint:

Find the target Australia must chase and divide it by the 50 overs.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Note the Cup B scores of the two teams in the final.
Australia scored 300 and South Africa scored 310 in Cup B.

Step 2: Decide who sets the target.
South Africa's 310 is the higher score, so South Africa batted first and set the target.
Australia must chase this target and score more runs to win the match.

Step 3: Find the target Australia needs.
To win, Australia needs one run more than South Africa's total.
Target = \( 310 + 1 = 311 \) runs.

Step 4: Find the required run rate over the full 50 overs.
Required run rate = \( \frac{311}{50} = 6.22 \).

Final Answer:
Australia needs a run rate of 6.22 runs per over across all 50 overs to win the match. \[ \boxed{6.22} \]