India vs Zimbabwe Match: Before the IND vs ZIM Super-8 match, a special chemical has been sprayed at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. There is discussion about spraying this chemical on the field between 80-90% humidity. Know what this chemical is and why it is used…
India vs Zimbabwe Super-8 Match Today: Today there is a very exciting match between India and Zimbabwe in the Super-8 of T20 World Cup 2026. This match will be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai. This match is like ‘must win’ for India. The team’s semi-final hopes are hanging by a thin thread. Captain Suryakumar’s team will now have to win the remaining two matches by a big margin and will also have to keep an eye on the results of other teams. Before this match against Zimbabwe, a special chemical has been sprinkled on the field, the discussion about which is gaining momentum. Let us know what is this chemical and why has it been sprayed?
What is this special chemical?
According to media reports, a chemical named ‘Dew Cure’ has been sprayed in Chepauk. It has been imported from America. Its purpose is to reduce the effect of dew in night matches. The humidity in Chennai at this time is expected to be between 80 to 90%. In such a situation, the ball becomes wet in the second innings, the outfield becomes slippery and the bowlers’ grip becomes loose. This is the reason why the stadium management has made advance preparations to deal with dew this time.
Whose tension will increase in India-Zimbabwe match?
The question arising is that if dew reduces due to spraying chemicals, then which team will benefit and which will suffer loss? According to experts, if the dew reduces, the spinners may get help, the bowlers will be under better control and the team batting first may benefit. If dew still falls heavily, the chasing team may have an advantage. Bowlers may get troubled by the wet ball and the role of the toss will again become bigger. The Chepauk pitch is usually dominated by spinners. The ball stops and turns also. But as soon as dew falls, the ball starts slipping and batting becomes easier. Meaning it can also reduce the effect of chemical toss.
How might the strategy change because of Dew Cure?
If Dew Cure is effective, then the captain can take the risk of batting first and the spinners can play a big role in the middle overs. Yorkers and slower balls can be more effective in the death overs. If the effect is less, then the night dew can again decide the course of the match.
Will toss be a real game changer in India vs Zimbabwe match?
Captains often like to chase in night matches in Chennai. It becomes difficult to defend the score with a wet ball, but this time if the dew is controlled, the importance of the toss may reduce slightly. This is the reason why this experiment is in discussion.
Why is there more pressure on India?
India has already suffered a crushing defeat in the Super-8. On the other hand, Zimbabwe has also lost by more than 100 runs. Both teams are under pressure. But India is the defending champion and expectations are high. One more mistake could end the story here.
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