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    How to Calculate Follow-On in Test Cricket: Rules, Formula, and Examples

    UC TeamBy UC TeamDecember 17, 2024Updated:December 17, 2024No Comments4 Mins Read
    How to Calculate Follow-On in Test Cricket
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    The follow-on rule in Test cricket is a key strategy that can change the course of a match. It allows the team batting first to invite the opposition to bat again immediately after their first innings under specific conditions.

    This article explains the follow-on rule, how to calculate it, the latest updates, and examples to make it simple to understand.

    What is Follow-On in Test Cricket?

    The follow-on refers to a situation where the team batting first forces the team batting second to bat again immediately after their first innings. This is done when the second team fails to score enough runs to avoid it.

    Purpose of Follow-On:

    • To speed up the game and push for a result.
    • To eliminate the risk of a drawn match, especially when time is limited.

    Follow-On Rules as per MCC Laws of Cricket

    According to Law 14 of the MCC Laws of Cricket, the follow-on rule varies based on the match duration:

    Match DurationRequired Lead to Enforce Follow-On
    5 Days (Tests)200 Runs
    3-4 Days150 Runs
    2 Days100 Runs
    1 Day75 Runs

    If the start of the match is delayed due to bad weather, the required lead is adjusted based on the remaining match days.

    How to Calculate Follow-On in Test Cricket

    The calculation for enforcing the follow-on is simple:

    Follow-On Margin = Team 1 (Batting First Score) – Required Lead

    For example:

    • If Team A scores 500 in their first innings:
      • Team B needs to score at least 301 runs (500 – 200 = 300 + 1) to avoid the follow-on in a five-day match.
    • If Team B scores 300 or less, the captain of Team A has the option to enforce the follow-on.

    Quick Formula to Avoid Follow-On:

    Team 1 ScoreRuns Required to Avoid Follow-On
    578379
    469270
    400201

    Read Also:- Test Cricket Rules and Regulations 2024-25

    Factors Influencing Follow-On Decision

    Even if the follow-on rule applies, the captain of the team batting first decides whether or not to enforce it. The decision is based on:

    1. Time Left in the Match: Follow-on is enforced to avoid a draw when time is running out.
    2. Bowler Fatigue: Bowling two consecutive innings can be tiring for bowlers.
    3. Pitch and Weather Conditions: If the pitch is deteriorating, the team may prefer to bat again later.
    4. Tactical Strategy: Captains may decline the follow-on to pile up runs and reduce the chance of losing.

    Read Also:- Tea Break in Test Cricket

    Real-Life Examples of Follow-On in Test Cricket

    Example 1: India vs. Sri Lanka, 2017

    • India’s Score: 622/9 dec
    • Sri Lanka’s First Innings: 183 all out
    • Follow-On Enforced: Sri Lanka scored 386 but still lost by an innings and 53 runs.

    Example 2: India vs. Australia, 2001 (Eden Gardens)

    • Australia’s Score: 445
    • India’s First Innings: 171
    • Follow-On Enforced: India, led by VVS Laxman’s 281, scored 657/7 and bowled Australia out to win the match.

    This match remains one of the most famous comebacks in cricket history.

    Why Teams Sometimes Decline to Enforce Follow-On

    While the follow-on helps push for a result, captains sometimes decline it due to:

    • Bowler workload and fatigue.
    • Risk of a comeback from the opposition (e.g., Pakistan’s Hanif Mohammad scoring 337 in 1958).
    • Strategic decisions in long series (e.g., saving bowlers for future matches).

    The follow-on rule in Test cricket is a crucial strategic decision that has led to some of the most exciting matches in cricket history. By understanding how to calculate the follow-on and the conditions under which it is enforced, fans can appreciate the tactical depth of the game.

    Whether to enforce the follow-on or not remains a tough decision for captains, as it can either secure victory or open the door for legendary comebacks.

    Read Also:- Wide Ball Stump in Cricket Rule

    FAQs on Follow-On in Test Cricket

    Q1: What is the follow-on rule for 469 runs?

    If a team scores 469 runs, the opposition must score at least 270 runs to avoid the follow-on.

    Q2: Can a team win after following on?

    Yes, but it is extremely rare. Teams like India (2001) and England (1981) have achieved this historic feat.

    Q3: How many runs are needed to avoid follow-on for 500?

    The second team needs 301 runs to avoid follow-on.

    Q4: How is the follow-on adjusted for delayed starts?

    If play is delayed by a day, the required lead reduces as per the days remaining in the match.

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