Why Dew Changes Night T20 Matches
Dew is one of the most important and least understood factors in evening cricket.
Key takeaways
- Read the surface, the conditions and the teams together.
- Recent, like-for-like evidence beats long-term averages.
- Treat any single number as one input, not the answer.
In this article
Dew forms when the air cools after sunset and moisture settles on the grass. It wets the ball, which changes how bowlers can grip it.
Who it hurts
Spinners and bowlers relying on cutters find it hardest to grip a wet ball. Fielders also find it harder to throw and catch.
Who it helps
The side batting second usually benefits because the ball comes on to the bat and bowlers lose control.
How teams respond
Captains often choose to field first, and some teams pick an extra seamer for the second innings.
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