The follow-on is the right of the side that batted first to make the trailing side bat again straight after the first innings. It applies only when the first-innings lead reaches the margin in the playing conditions, which is 200 runs in Test cricket.
The captain decides whether to enforce it. The scorer starts a new innings sheet for the side that follows on.
Match questions
Questions scorers actually ask
- 01 Must the captain enforce the follow-on?
- No. The captain can choose to bat again instead.
- 02 Does the follow-on start a new innings?
- Yes. It is a new innings in the book.
