1. What is the Duckworth-Lewis Method?

The Duckworth-Lewis (D/L) method is a mathematical formulation used to calculate target scores in rain-affected limited overs cricket matches. It provides a fair way to adjust targets when interruptions occur.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses a simplified version of the D/L method:

Where:

• Team 1 Score — Runs scored by first team
• Team 1 Resources — Percentage of resources (overs) used by first team
• Team 2 Resources — Percentage of resources available to second team

Explanation: The method compares the resources available to both teams and adjusts the target proportionally.

3. Importance of D/L Method

Details: The D/L method is the standard method used in international cricket to ensure fair results in rain-affected matches. It accounts for both overs lost and wickets in hand.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter all required values including Team 1's score, overs available and used, and Team 2's overs available and lost. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why use D/L method instead of simple run rate?
A: Run rate doesn't account for wickets in hand. D/L considers both overs and wickets, giving fairer results.

Q2: What are "resources" in D/L terms?
A: Resources combine overs remaining and wickets in hand. More wickets = more resources available.

Q3: When is D/L method applied?
A: When weather interrupts play causing loss of overs, and at least 20 overs can't be bowled in second innings.

Q4: Are there limitations to this calculator?
A: This is a simplified version. Official D/L uses complex tables accounting for wickets and precise over-by-over resources.

Q5: Why does target sometimes increase after rain?
A: If Team 1 was scoring faster than par when rain came, their "resource advantage" is preserved in the calculation.