1. What is the DLS Method?

The DLS (Duckworth-Lewis-Stern) method is a mathematical formulation used in cricket to calculate the target score for the team batting second in a limited-overs match interrupted by weather or other circumstances.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the basic DLS formula:

Where:

• \( Par \) — The par score (runs) determined by the DLS method
• \( Resources\ lost \) — The percentage of resources lost due to interruption

Explanation: The formula adjusts the target score based on the resources (overs and wickets) lost during the interruption.

3. Importance of DLS Calculation

Details: The DLS method provides a fair way to reset targets in interrupted matches, accounting for both overs remaining and wickets in hand.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the par score in runs and the percentage of resources lost (0-100%). Both values must be valid positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What exactly is "Par Score"?
A: The par score is the score the team batting first would have achieved with the same resources available to the team batting second.

Q2: How is resources lost calculated?
A: Resources are calculated from published DLS tables based on overs remaining and wickets in hand.

Q3: When is the DLS method used?
A: It's used in limited-overs cricket matches (ODIs and T20s) when play is interrupted by weather or other factors.

Q4: Are there limitations to this method?
A: The full DLS method is more complex than this simplified version, which doesn't account for wickets lost.

Q5: Why was the DLS method introduced?
A: It replaced older methods (like run rate comparison) to provide fairer targets that account for both overs and wickets.