Quick answer
Why does the target say (DLS)?
Rain cut the overs, so the target changed. The scorer used the rain rule (DLS). The app works out a fair new target.
What you see
| You see | What it means |
|---|---|
| Target 139 (DLS) · 17 overs | The chasing team needs 139 runs in 17 overs. |
| 17 Overs (DLS) | The innings now has 17 overs, not the usual number. |
| DLS par score: 51 | The chasing team needs 51 now to be level, if play stopped this ball. |
| A result ending with (DLS) | The result was decided by the rain rule. |
| In the Info tab: DLS: 2nd innings 17 overs, target 139 | The overs and the target after the rain. |
Why a team needs more or fewer runs
DLS looks at the overs lost and the wickets lost. When the chasing team loses overs, its target usually gets smaller. When it gets more overs than the first team had, the target can get bigger.
Are you the scorer? See How to use the rain rule (DLS).