Press “Start the chase” to generate your target.
How the challenge works
Each over you make one decision — and it changes the odds:
Attack
Go for your shots. More boundaries and quick runs are on offer — but the chance of losing a wicket climbs. Perfect when the required rate is high.
Defend
Play it safe. You'll rotate the strike and protect your wickets, but the scoreboard ticks over slowly. Ideal when you're ahead of the rate.
This is a simulation for fun. Outcomes are randomly generated on your device to mimic the ebb and flow of a real chase — there's no wagering and no real-world result.
Tips to win the 7-Over Challenge
Chasing in a short-format game is all about balancing risk and reward. The 7-Over Challenge distils that pressure into a quick, replayable decision each over. Here's how sharp captains think about it:
- Watch the required run rate. If the runs-needed figure is climbing fast, defending only digs a deeper hole — this is when attacking pays.
- Protect wickets early. Losing three or four wickets in the opening overs makes a big chase far harder. A balanced start keeps your options open.
- Bank a cushion. If an attacking over goes your way, a defensive over afterwards can steady the innings without falling behind.
- Back yourself at the death. With one or two overs left and runs still needed, fortune favours the brave.
There's no single “correct” strategy — that's the fun. Play it a few times and you'll start to feel the rhythm of a real run chase.
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