After the disappointing turn of events in Guwahati, Team India and Sri Lanka will be hoping for a fullfledged game in the second T20I in Indore. The first T20I in Guwahati was washed-out due to the rain without a ball being bowled. While the rain stopped in less than an hour after the scheduled start, the ground staff failed to make the conditions match ready.
The ground staff did try their best to dry the pitch as they were seen using the likes of hairdryers and steam irons in a desperate attempt to get the work done but to no avail. And almost three hours after the toss, the officials eventually decided to abandon the game. Both the teams have now moved to Indore for the second game of the three-match series.
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Both the teams will be keen to win the second T20I in order to take an unassailable lead and brighten up their chances of winning the series. And the officials are also making sure that the players do not face any issue whatsoever during the day-night Test at the Holkar Stadium.
According to the reports of the Indian Express, in an effort to counter the effects of dew, the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) has been spraying a special chemical on the outfield at the Holkar Stadium. MPCA chief curator Samander Singh Chauhan said on Monday that to beat the effects of dew, a special chemical was being sprayed over the ground for the last three days. He also said that the grass on the ground was also not being watered for the last three days which will also minimize the effects of dew.
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The official has said, “We sincerely hope the spectators will get to see fours and sixes raining in the match.”
With the game set to start at 7 pm, dew could play a pivotal role in deciding the result of the game. Usually, the bowlers find it tough to find a grip the ball due to dew which can make things easier for the chasing side. Team India has a very good record at Holkar.
