When was the Duckworth-Lewis formula used for the first time in international cricket?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 1 January 1997
The Duckworth-Lewis method (now Duckworth-Lewis-Stern or DLS method) was first used in international cricket on 1 January 1997. This historic occasion was during the second One-Day International match between Zimbabwe and England. While the method was officially adopted by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 1999, its inaugural practical application in an international fixture took place on this date.