In a rain interupted match why does the new equation favour the team who batted first ? how does it work ?

Question

And whats it called ? It seems to put the chasing (batting) team in a very difficult position ! From memory it seems to have been this way for a long time !

Answer 1

In a rain interrupted match D/L Method is applied, which is in most cases is of disadvantage for the team batting second.

Please check the following link for full details about D/l Method:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duckworth-Lewis_method

Answer 2

Because its easier to score less runs in less overs but the run rate stays the same. And it all depends on wickets lost by the team batting second.