Over rate
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An over rate is the average number of overs bowled per hour by the bowling team in cricket.[1][2] When calculated by Test match officials, allowances are made for wickets taken (2 mins per wicket), drinks breaks (4 mins each), DRS reviews, treatment for injuries, and other reasons,[3] which means the figure is higher than if calculated simply as the number of overs bowled divided by the number of hours of play.
In the highest levels of cricket, bowling sides are expected to achieve a minimum over rate. Bowling teams that have failed to achieve the minimum over rate have had points deducted,[4][5] the players fined,[6] or the captain suspended for future matches.[7] In international cricket and some leagues, the over rate penalty is that the fielding team is restricted to having fewer fielders in the outfield, making it easier for the batting team to hit boundaries.[8][9] It has been suggested that penalty runs could be imposed.[10]