New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- In an interesting development, the authorities at the M Chidambaram stadium in Chepauk have sprayed an imported chemical on the field to cut down the dew to maintain fairness as defending champions India take on Zimbabwe in a do-or-die Super 8 clash of the T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday. The India vs Zimbabwe clash starts at 7 PM IST.

Traditionally, Chepauk offers considerable amount of dew during a night game, especially in the second innings at this time of the year. As a result, batting becomes easier for the team chasing while dew is a nightmare for the bowlers as it affects their grip under such conditions.

According to report in The Indian Express, a chemical 'Dew Cure', said to be imported from the United St...