The team bowling second in the first T20 International between India and South Africa will have its task cut out as dew is expected to play a major role.
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However, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association curator Sunil Chauhan said his team is ready with arrangements to counter the effect.
Chief curator Chauhan claimed that as many as four super soppers will be used during the match to counter the dew.
The rope swipe arrangement is also another option for the groundstaff as heavy dew is expected in the second innings of the T20 match.
Chauhan pointed out that the pitch will have a bit of pace, but the batsmen will also enjoy, especially with a quick outfield on offer.
"It shall be a fast wicket with even bounce to help batsman and spinners too. The track is not expected to change its behaviour during the entire duration of 40 overs. The fast outfield will earn batsmen value for their shots," he said.
The ground has a lush green 75-yard boundary on all sides.
Both the captains have already indicated that they would bat first on this high altitude ground.
Experts are of the opinion that the cooler conditions in Dharamsala will help the seam and swing bowlers.
