Cricket Follow-On โ ICC Rules
200 runs (5-day), 150 (3/4-day), 100 (2-day), 75 (1-day). India 2001 Kolkata comeback. Only 3 teams have won after following on.
Why This Stat Matters
Why: Lead โฅ threshold. 5-day: 200, 3/4-day: 150, 2-day: 100, 1-day: 75. India 2001 Kolkata.
How: Enter first innings, second innings, match duration. Get follow-on status, margin, runs to avoid.
- โ5-day: 200 runs
- โIndia 2001 Kolkata
- โOnly 3 teams won after follow-on
Follow-On โ 200 / 150 / 100 / 75
Only 3 teams have won after following on. India 2001 Kolkata most famous.
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Summary
Follow-on can be enforced. Lead: 220, threshold: 200.
For educational and informational purposes only. Verify with a qualified professional.
๐ Sports Records
5-day: 200 run threshold
India 2001 Kolkata comeback
Only 3 teams won after follow-on
Follow-on thresholds: 200 runs (5-day), 150 (3/4-day), 100 (2-day), 75 (1-day). Enforcing does not always win โ Australia lost to India at Kolkata 2001 after enforcing. Last successful follow-on chase: India vs Australia 2001.
Key Takeaways
- 5-day: 200 runs | 3/4-day: 150 | 2-day: 100 | 1-day: 75
- Captain may choose not to enforce (tired bowlers, pitch)
- Only 3 teams have won after following on; India 2001 most famous
Did You Know?
How It Works
Threshold by Match Duration
1-day: 75 | 2-day: 100 | 3/4-day: 150 | 5-day: 200. Lead must equal or exceed.
Avoiding Follow-On
Team 2 must score enough to reduce deficit below threshold. 450 vs 251 = avoided (199 deficit < 200).
Expert Tips
Consider not enforcing if bowlers are tired or pitch is deteriorating.
Kolkata 2001 proved enforcing is risky โ India batted 171 overs and won.
Use What-If to see exactly when threshold is met in close scenarios.
4 match types: 1, 2, 3/4, 5 days โ each has different threshold.
Comparison Table
| Match Duration | Threshold |
|---|---|
| 5-day | 200 runs |
| 3 or 4-day | 150 runs |
| 2-day | 100 runs |
| 1-day | 75 runs |
Official Sources
Disclaimer: Follow-on rules are per ICC Laws of Cricket. This calculator is for educational use. Verify with official ICC/ESPNcricinfo for match-specific scenarios.