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Duckworth-Lewis method – how statistics and cricket combine The Duckworth-Lewis method (D/L method) is a mathematical way to calculate the target score for the team batting second in any form of limited overs cricket match. It is usually used when the match has been interrupted by weather. It is generally accepted to be a fair and accurate method of setting a target score or at least it is the most fair and accurate method to have been developed thus far. However as it is a predictive statistical method and as such tries to create what would have happened had the game continued uninterrupted it obviously will create controversy for supporters. The D/L method was devised by two English statisticians , Frank Duckworth and Tony Lewis . The D/L method is relatively simple to apply, at least when compared to several other statistical methods but requires a published reference table and mathematical calculations. As with most statistical derivations, however, the D/L meth...