What is the DLS method in cricket?

The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method is a mathematical formula used to calculate revised targets in rain-affected limited-overs cricket matches. It considers resources (overs and wickets) available to each team.

DLS is applied when weather interruptions reduce the number of overs available to one or both teams, ensuring a fair target based on resources consumed and remaining.

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DLS Calculator

Calculate revised targets using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method for rain-affected cricket matches.

First Innings Score

Original Overs Allocated

Revised Overs for Team 2

Wickets Lost at Interruption

DLS Target

Par Score

Note: This is a simplified DLS calculator for educational purposes. Official matches use ICC-approved DLS software with detailed resource tables.

Understanding DLS

The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method is used in limited-overs cricket to calculate fair targets when rain or other interruptions affect a match.

Key Concept:

Resources = Overs Remaining × Wickets in Hand

The method ensures that both teams have access to equivalent "resources" (combination of overs and wickets) to score runs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DLS method?

DLS is a mathematical formula to calculate fair targets in rain-affected matches. It replaced the original Duckworth-Lewis method and is now the ICC standard.

When is DLS applied?

DLS is applied when weather interruptions reduce overs available to one or both teams, or when the match needs to be decided due to time constraints.

Why is wickets important in DLS?

Wickets represent "resources" - a team with 10 overs and 5 wickets in hand has more scoring potential than a team with 10 overs and only 2 wickets remaining.