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The Maharaja Trophy 2024 has opted for an alternate strategy instead of the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method for matches that have been affected by rain. However, the Karnataka-based tournament used an Indian approach, the V. Jayadevan (VJD) method.
The VJD method was used in the second game between the Mysore Warriors vs. Shivamogga Lions. Notably, the Warriors took down the Shivamogga Lions in the rain-hit encounter in the second game of the T20 event via the alternative method on August 15.
What is VJD Method? DLS alternative used in Maharaja Trophy
The target scores are set via a mathematical calculation used by the VJD method, which is mainly used in the one-day and T20 cricket matches. It is an alternative to the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. An Indian engineer, V. Jayadevan, from Kerala, invented the VJD method.
As per this alternate method, the number of overs bowled, the number of wickets lost, and the run rate at the precise moment of the interruption are a few of the factors considered in the VJD technique. Further, the method also includes what assets are available to the second-batting side like the number of overs left and wickets kept as well.
