LUCKNOW, Dec 16: The Ekana Cricket Stadium is expected to offer a typically slow surface, one that tends to bring spinners and variation-heavy bowlers into the contest.
Batting in the early stages is rarely straightforward, with stroke-making requiring patience, precise shot selection and smart strike rotation rather than outright power.As the innings wears on, conditions generally improve for batters. Spinners are likely to extract assistance, especially during the middle overs, while seamers who rely on cutters and a disciplined back-of-a-length approach can also find success.The possibility of evening dew could play a role in the toss, with teams often preferring to chase. (Agencies)
