7. What principles are the ratings based on?
The Reliance ODI Championship table is based on the following seven principles:
i. It is based on individual matches, not on series of matches. While the result of an ODI series will
remain important for the competing countries, the ratings treat each match as an entirely separate
event. Therefore every ODI will count (apart from No Results) and there is no need for a
stipulated minimum series length.
ii. All ODIs are treated equally. Although the ICC Cricket World Cup final will have more at stake
than any other match, every ODI is subject to the same formula for ratings purposes.
iii. No account is taken of venue. Whether a side wins an ODI at home, away or at a neutral venue
will not affect the ratings.
iv. No account is taken of margin of victory. The rating system records only whether a team has won,
drawn or tied each match.
v. More recent results have a greater impact than older matches. To ensure the ratings fairly reflect
current form, the weighting given to a particular match reduces as times passes.
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