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Dew in Cricket: How Overnight Moisture Changes the Game
Evening dew is one of cricket's most misunderstood variables. It makes the ball slippery, stops spinners from gripping it, and often determines the outcome of T20 and ODI matches played under lights. Why teams choose to bat first when dew is forecast and how captains plan around it.
Written by GeoCric EditorialUpdated Jul 31, 2026
