When ODI cricket was first played, Average Run Rate (ARR) was used to calculate targets. The ICC has attempted to arrive at a formula that considers as many parameters as possible and adequately reflect the efforts of both teams. Any number is an estimate: there is no one correct answer. When a game is interrupted by inclement weather, and one or both teams do not get their full quota of overs, as an outcome has to be reached in the time available after the resumption of play.Īny calculation is trying to adjust a target score according to the reduction in overs. The game's administrators have labored to find the fairest way of settling rain-affected limited-over matches. As a result, the match was truncated, resulting in the team batting last not having an opportunity to perform fully. Earlier in a cricket test match, there was a rest day that could be adjusted in case there was an interruption by weather or for any other reason.
