How the DLS Method Decides Rain-Hit Cricket Targets

DLS treats overs remaining and wickets in hand as two 'resources' worth 100% at the start of an innings.

The revised target is the first team's score scaled by the ratio of resources each side actually had.

The 'par score' on screen tells the chasing team where it needs to be if play stops right now.

Losing wickets hurts more than losing overs, which is why DLS can spike a target after a collapse.

The 1992 World Cup rain farce that left South Africa needing 22 off 1 ball forced cricket to find a smarter formula.