India vs Bangladesh 2019: 3 important things to keep in mind ahead of the pink ball Test  

#2 The dew factor

How will dew impact the match in Kolkata?

While playing cricket under lights is a fascinating sight, it comes with its challenge. As limited-overs cricket over the years has shown dew can become a major issue. In the sub-continent, it is a common practice to see damp outfields under the night skies. This can have a determinantal impact on the quality of the play as bowlers struggle with a damp ball. Gripping the ball becomes a tough task especially for spinners and essentially neutralises their impact and makes batting easy as the ball comes relatively easier to the bat.

As dew is not as big a problem in 'SENA' countries, how Day/Night Test cricket is effected by it largely remains suspense and will be something that will be under the scanner in Eden Gardens. It will be interesting to see how the pink ball behaves after the dew sets in and how it affects all three departments of the game.

Ultimately, the greatest thing about Test cricket is how it presents an equal test for both batsmen and bowlers. Maintaining that balance is crucial and dew is something that is far from ideal for that to happen. The stakeholders of the game will need to keep a close eye on how things shape along those lines.