Duckworth-Lewis method
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English
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Etymology
[edit]Devised by two English statisticians, Frank Duckworth and Tony Lewis.
Pronunciation
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Proper noun
[edit]- (cricket) A mathematical algorithm for generating revised target scores for the side batting second in a rain-affected one-day match.
- 2011, Shehan Karunatilaka, Chinaman: The Legend of Pradeep Mathew, Jonathan Cape, page 195:
- The Duckworth-Lewis method of resolving rain-affected games has divided the cricketing fraternity into those who do not understand it and those who pretend they do. Rumour has it that it involves calculus, astrology, quantum mechanics and the use of dice. Either way teams get screwed.