what is follow on in test cricket ?

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    • 6 February 2025 at 10:00 #5463
      Akash SahaAkash Saha
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      what is follow on in test cricket ?

      The follow-on occurs only in those forms of cricket where each team normally bats twice: notably in domestic first class cricket and international Test cricket.

      The follow-on rule is basically used to enforce a batting team’s second innings immediately after their first innings in Test cricket if they fail to score a minimum threshold in comparison to the opponent’s first innings total. The follow-on is applied in matches spanning five days or more.

      Normal sequence vs Follow-on sequence

      Normal sequence

      1. Team A’s first innings
      2. Team B’s first innings.
      3. Team A’s second innings
      4. Team B’s second innings (if required).

      Follow-on sequence

      1. Team A’s first innings.
      2. Team B’s first innings.
      3. Team B’s second innings.
      4. Team A’s second innings (if required).
    • 6 February 2025 at 11:52 #5601
      amit sahaamit saha
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      oh thanks for the info. I was very confused about “follow rule in test cricket“

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