🕒 Duckworth-Lewis Calculator

Duckworth-Lewis Calculator

📊 Example:

Team 1 Score: 280
Team 1 Overs: 50
Team 2 Overs (reduced): 30
Adjustment %: 70%

Step-by-step:
👉 280 × 70% = 196 → 196 + 1 = 197

So, the revised DLS target for Team 2 is 197 runs.

🕒 Duckworth-Lewis Calculator (DLS) – Simplified Version for Rain-Affected Matches

🏏 What is the Duckworth-Lewis Method?

In limited-overs cricket (like ODIs or T20s), matches interrupted by rain or bad light are decided using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. It’s a complex formula developed to adjust scores fairly when overs are lost.

But here’s the challenge: the real DLS method is hard to calculate manually. That’s why tools like our Duckworth Lewis Calculator help simplify this for coaches, fans, and league scorers.

🛠️ What Does This Calculator Do?

This simplified Duckworth Lewis calculator estimates the revised target for Team 2 when:

  • Overs are reduced for Team 2 due to rain or delay

  • You know Team 1’s final score

  • You have an approximate percentage of resources left (usually estimated from standard charts)

📲 How to Use the DLS Calculator

  1. Enter Team 1’s total score

  2. Enter how many overs Team 1 played (usually 50 or 20)

  3. Input the number of overs available to Team 2 after interruption

  4. Estimate the resource percentage based on match situation (e.g., 70%)

  5. Click “Calculate” to get the revised target!

You can also refer to the example below:

📊 Example:

Team 1 Score: 280
Team 1 Overs: 50
Team 2 Overs (reduced): 30
Adjustment %: 70%

Step-by-step:
👉 280 × 70% = 196 → 196 + 1 = 197

So, the revised DLS target for Team 2 is 197 runs.

🧮 Why Use the DLS Calculator?

  • ⏱️ Saves time during unpredictable match conditions

  • 🤝 Ensures fair and unbiased target calculation

  • 📱 Can be used by umpires, scorers, or fans during live matches

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📌 Final Thoughts


Cricket is unpredictable — and so is the weather! With this Duckworth Lewis Calculator, you can easily calculate fair targets during shortened matches. While not as precise as the ICC’s official software, this tool provides a quick, simplified estimate ideal for practice, amateur leagues, or fan analysis.

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