Follow On is related to which of the following cricket formats?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer  is (b) Only Test Matches

Follow-on is a rule used only in Test cricket (and other multi-day formats like first-class cricket). If the team batting second falls short of a certain margin compared to the first innings score of the team batting first, the bowling team can enforce the follow-on, requiring the opponent to bat again immediately instead of switching innings.

Information Booster:

• Follow-on is not applicable in limited-overs formats (T20 and ODI) because these matches have fixed overs per innings.
• The minimum lead required to enforce a follow-on in Test matches is 200 runs if the first innings was a full-length match (5-day game).
• For shortened matches (4-day Tests), the lead required is 150 runs.
• Follow-on gives the leading team a strategic advantage by reducing the chances of a draw.
• The follow-on rule is derived from traditional first-class cricket and remains a crucial aspect of Test match tactics.
• The fastest enforced follow-on in Test history was by England against South Africa in 1924, where South Africa was bowled out for 30 and 32 runs in their two innings.

• Only Test Matches (and first-class cricket) allow follow-on because they have no over restrictions and can span multiple days.
• T20 Matches are limited to 20 overs per side, making the concept of follow-on irrelevant.
• One-Day Matches (ODIs) are limited to 50 overs per side, so follow-on does not apply.
• A team has the discretion to enforce a follow-on or let the opposition bat later, depending on match conditions and strategy.