Duckworth Lewis
Calculate revised cricket targets using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method for rain-affected limited-overs matches.
Duckworth-Lewis-Stern Method for Cricket
Rain interruptions make limited-overs cricket targets unfair if you only scale runs by overs remaining. The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method adjusts targets using two resources: overs left and wickets in hand. This calculator supports the Standard Edition for delayed second innings and interrupted first innings scenarios.
Revised Target Formula
When Team 2 has fewer resources than Team 1, the par score is Team 1 runs multiplied by R2 divided by R1, rounded up. When Team 2 has more resources, the target adds a G50 adjustment based on the average 50-over score for that competition level.
For other cricket statistics, try our Bowling Average Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DLS method in cricket?
DLS is the official rain-rule system that revises chasing targets in limited-overs matches. It accounts for both overs remaining and wickets lost rather than using a simple run-rate ratio.
What does G50 mean in DLS?
G50 is the average total score expected from 50 overs in that competition. International cricket commonly uses 245 as a default value.
How is Team 2 target calculated when innings is delayed?
Look up resource percentages for each team's available overs with zero wickets lost. The revised target is Team 1 score times R2 divided by R1, rounded up to the nearest run.
What is the minimum overs for a DLS result?
In most ODI conditions at least 20 overs must be bowled in the second innings for a DLS result, unless a team is bowled out earlier.
Does this calculator use the Professional Edition?
No. This tool implements the publicly available DLS Standard Edition resource table. Professional matches may use proprietary Professional Edition tables.
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