Glossary term
Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS)
Rain-adjusted scoring method for interrupted matches
Rules & UmpiringIntermediate
Simple definition
Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) refers to rain-adjusted scoring method for interrupted matches. It is part of the standard language of cricket and helps explain how matches are played, scored, discussed, or analyzed.
Why it matters
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