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    Posted: 25 May 2007 at 11:45am
in my mission to become a clever bowler i thought it might be a good idea to start a thread about different conditions that can occur in a game and who they favour.
 
for example if the pitch is green, will it favour pace or spin, and will it help the batsmen?
 
also id like to know abit about different effects of weather, if its overcast or sunny who does that favour.
 
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Good thread! I don't know the answers but will be interested to hear them Smile
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I guess this explains why PF has posted some idiotic messages !

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all i know is that artificial pitches are a nightmare for my leg spinners LOL
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Green pitches are ideal for fast bowlers because the grass makes the ball come off the pitch with more pace and bounce. If the ball hits a patch of grass, I think it will make it seam around. Humidity plays a part with swing. The higher the humidity I think, the better it is for swing and with an overcast sky.
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If you have a dusty and dry wicket then it's good for spin bowling too, a flat pitch just favours the batsmen. 
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Sticky wickets are good for slow and spin bowlers. If the pitch is a few days old it will be better to bat on seeing as all the moisture is gone.
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But a few day old pitch is also good for spinners because of the cracks and rough patches.
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But a few day old pitch is also good for spinners because of the cracks and rough patches.


 Not if you're South African !
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But a few day old pitch is also good for spinners because of the cracks and rough patches.


 Not if you're South African !
 
I didn't think South African's believe that spin even exists.


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LOL. Good one.
 
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But a few day old pitch is also good for spinners because of the cracks and rough patches.


 Not if you're South African !
 
I didn't think South African's believe that spin even exists.


Evidently mate , that's why they've been using Peterson , Botha and Smith.
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