Pitch and ground dimensions: First game of the season in Hyderabad. Leg-side is 66 metres, off-side is 63 metres, 76 metres straight down the ground. Looks like a great batting track, this one's void of grass. The best time to bat is against the new ball. As the ball loses shine, the bowlers who use variations and bowl slower ones will get purchase from the wicket. Teams need to capitalize in the first 5-10 overs while batting. There's going to be something in it for the fast bowlers in the beginning, something in it for the spinners throughout. Bowlers who hit the deck will enjoy bowling here. Bumrah will excel. A bat first wicket, reckons Brian Lara. There won't be dew, so the spinners will come into play later.
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