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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