Thread: Duckworth/Lewis - Fair?
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Old 23-11-2008, 11:42 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Its not fair, and it is not improbable that India would of scored less if it was 22 overs from the start which often happens when the slog is on.
DL is always fair...And it is not improbable that India would of scored more if it was 22 overs from the start which often happens when the slog is on...

I suggest all those who hate DL to first gain understanding about the system... The following can be a good starting point http://www.daa.com.au/analytical-ideas/cricket/ ... Duckworth Lewis has a strong statistical basis and the more you know about it, I am sure the more you'll love it...
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