Published: Oct 01, 2015, 03:34 PM (IST)
Edited: Oct 02, 2015, 05:07 PM (IST)
Dharamsala: The team bowling second in the inaugural Twenty20 International (T20I) between India and South Africa will have their task cut out as dew can play a major factor but Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) curator S Chouhan said that his team is ready with arrangements to counter the effect. Chief curator S Chouhan said that HPCA is trying to counter the dew factor as there will be four super soppers kept ready for the match. The rope swipe arrangement has also been kept ready as it may come into effect as the clock touches around 9 PM. About the behaviour of the pitch in this tie, Chouhan said,”It shall be a fast wicket with even bounce to help batsman and spinners too. The track is not expected to change its behaviour during the entore duration of 40 overs. The fast outfield will earn batsmen value for their shots.” SCORECARD: India vs South Africa, 1st T20I at Dharamsala on Friday
The ground has a lush green 75-yard boundary on all sides. Both the captains have already indicated to bat first on this high altitude ground. The experts are of the opinion that the cooler conditions of Dharamsala is expected to help the seam and swing bowlers. India vs South Africa 1st T20 at Dharamsala, Preview: India aim to stamp authority right from the start
Limited-overs skipper MS Dhoni will be back at the helm as India will look for a winning start against formidable South Africa in the first T20I at Dharamsala on Friday. The choice of venue for the tour opener has surprised the visitors as the cool weather in the picturesque HPCA Stadium will suit their pace battery. The visitors though had a rude awakening in Delhi when they lost their T20 practice game against India A. The India A team, which did not have any regular national player, managed to chase down a 190-run target at Palam and that should be encouraging for the hosts. The conditions here though would be very different and more to Proteas’ liking.
