Cricket Follow-On Calculator
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What is a Follow-On in Cricket?
In cricket, a "follow-on" is a situation where the team that bats second is forced to bat again immediately after their first innings, provided they are a certain number of runs behind the first team's score. This rule applies only in matches that have two innings per side, such as Test matches or first-class cricket.
The decision to enforce the follow-on is optional and is made by the captain of the team that batted first. It's a strategic decision often based on factors like the state of the pitch, the weather, and the energy levels of the bowlers.
When Can a Follow-On Be Enforced?
The minimum lead required to enforce a follow-on depends on the scheduled duration of the match:
- In a match of 5 or more days, a lead of at least 200 runs is required.
- In a match of 3 or 4 days, a lead of at least 150 runs is required.
- In a 2-day match, a lead of at least 100 runs is required.
- In a 1-day match, a lead of at least 75 runs is required.