Duckworth-Lewis-Stern โ Rain-Affected Cricket
Par score = Team1 ร (Team2 resources / Team1 resources). DLS invented 1997, ICC adopted 1999. ~15% of ODIs affected by rain. Resource table by overs and wickets.
Why This Stat Matters
Why: Rain shortens matches. DLS fairly adjusts targets using resource table. ICC standard for ODIs and T20s.
How: Enter Team 1 score/overs, Team 2 overs available, wickets lost, overs at interruption. Get revised target and par score.
- โPar = Team1 ร (Team2 resources / Team1 resources)
- โDLS 1997, ICC 1999
- โ~15% of ODIs rain-affected
DLS โ Par = Team1 ร (Team2 resources / Team1 resources)
Invented 1997, ICC adopted 1999. ~15% of ODIs. 50 overs max.
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Summary
Revised target: 189. Team 2 needs -62 fewer runs due to rain. Par at interruption: 62.
For educational and informational purposes only. Verify with a qualified professional.
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DLS invented 1997, ICC adopted 1999
~15% of ODIs affected by rain
Par = Team1 ร (Team2 resources / Team1 resources)
Par score = Team 1 score ร (Team 2 resources รท Team 1 resources). Frank Duckworth and Tony Lewis created DLS in 1997; ICC adopted it in 1999. Steven Stern enhanced it. Used in ~15% of ODIs. Max 50 overs in ODI.
Key Takeaways
- Par = Team1 ร (Team2 resources / Team1 resources). Resources = overs + wickets.
- DLS invented 1997, ICC adopted 1999. Stern enhanced for modern scoring.
- ~15% of ODIs use DLS. 50 overs max in ODI.
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How It Works
Resource Table
50 overs, 0 wkts = 100%. As overs decrease or wickets fall, resources drop. ICC publishes standard tables.
Revised Target
Target = Team1 ร (Team2 resources / Team1 resources) + 1. Par score = what Team2 should have at interruption.
Expert Tips
Preserve wickets early โ each wicket costs ~2.5% resource. Batting first in rain risk.
Above par at interruption = winning. Below par = losing. Par = exactly on track.
T20 uses 20-over resource table. Same formula, different base overs.
This calculator uses simplified resource table. ICC official tables for exact matches.
Resource Values (50-over)
| Overs Left | 0 wkts | 5 wkts |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 100% | 87.5% |
| 30 | 75.1% | 62.6% |
| 20 | 56.6% | 44.1% |
| 10 | 32.1% | 19.6% |
Official Sources
Disclaimer: This calculator uses a simplified resource table. Official ICC DLS tables may differ. For match-specific calculations, refer to ICC playing conditions.