The minimum overs required for a result using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in a T20 match is 5 overs per side.
This requirement ensures that both teams have had a reasonable opportunity to bat and allows the DLS method to calculate a fair revised target in case of interruptions due to rain or other factors. Without this minimum, the match would likely be abandoned. The DLS method recalculates targets based on available resources (overs and wickets) remaining in the innings.
Here's a breakdown:
- Purpose: The 5-over minimum ensures that the DLS method has sufficient data to provide a representative outcome.
- Application: If a T20 match is shortened, both teams must bat at least 5 overs for the DLS method to be applied and a result to be declared.
