Environment Science
Lesson 11 of 13

Rain & The DLS Method

5 min read•3/19 sections

The maths of interrupted matches.

Technical Breakdown

19-section schema

Definition

The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method recalculates the target in rain-affected limited-overs games using a resource percentage table (overs remaining × wickets in hand).

Tactical Use

Chasing sides try to stay ahead of the par score every ; setting sides bat for the par-score uplift not just total runs.

Common Mistakes & Drills

Misreading the par score under cloud; team analysts brief the captain every 5 overs.