Cricket Follow-On Calculator

Check whether the follow-on can be enforced in a Test match.

First-innings lead 230

Follow-on enforceable? yes

Formula: lead = team1 − team2; enforceable if lead ≥ threshold

Step-by-step with your numbers:

1. Values used:

2. Team 1 first-innings total = 450

3. Team 2 first-innings total = 220

4. Lead required = 200

6. First-innings lead = Team 1 first-innings total - Team 2 first-innings total = 450 - 220 = 230

7. Follow-on enforceable? = yes

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The follow-on lets the leading team make their opponent bat again immediately.

The math behind it

It can be enforced when the first-innings lead is at least 200 (for a 5-day Test).

450 vs 220 → lead 230, so the follow-on can be enforced.

Is the threshold always 200?

For 5-day Tests yes; shorter matches use lower thresholds (150, 100, 75).