In Dubai, the contest is sure to be brought up by Shabnam. Shabnam means dew, which plays a big role in matches played at the International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. There has always been a Win-Win Situation for the teams that win the toss. In the Champions Trophy, Team India has to play all their matches in Dubai. Now captain Rohit Sharma wins the toss, but what will happen if you do not win? Will Team India be able to escape from Shabnam? In an attempt to find an answer to the same question, the rest of the players of Team India, including Rohit-Virat, have taken up their weapons and at night and are seen preparing themselves for the challenge of Shabnam.

Preparation to avoid Shabnam

The ICC has posted a video of the batting practice of Indian players in Dubai on social media, in which players like Rohit, Virat, Rahul, Pant, Hardik are seen representing their bat. After hitting the ball on the nets, it is enough to tell the voice coming out of his bat how strong the preparation is going on.

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However, what will be the result of the session of this vigorous batting practice of Team India, which took place under Dudhia lights at night, will tell only time. By the way, we will talk about its benefits. But, before that, it is necessary to pay attention to the role of Shabnam, which will be a big factor in Dubai.

Shabnam's role in Dubai, dominated by chase teams

Due to Shabnam i.e. dew, most of the ODIs in Dubai have been won by teams. The first ODI was played in Dubai in 2009. Since then, 58 ODIs have been played here till now. The team chasing in 34 in those 58 matches has won. While he has suffered defeat in 22. 1 ODI is tie and 2 is inconclusive. The picture has not changed even in the last 4-5 years. Since 2021, 24 ODIs have been played in Dubai till now, out of which 14 times chase team won.

Champions Trophy's warm up match also did not change the result

The Champions Trophy 2025 is to begin on February 19. Before that, a warm up match of the tournament was played in Dubai, in which the team that chased also won. In this match, Pakistan Shaheen had chased the target of 203 runs from Bangladesh 91 balls first.

How does Shabnam increase trouble?

It is clear that the teams chasing in Dubai have dominated. Whether the figures are of a decade ago or the latest years or latest. At all times, the Dubai pitch has given more support to the second batting team. And, the biggest reason behind this happening is Shabnam, for which it is not easy for the bowling team to grip the ball, which gives the opposing batsmen a chance to play openly.

If you win the toss fine, if you do not win…

Now it is certain that on most occasions the match in Dubai will win the same team, which will become the boss of the toss. But, if the coin does not fall, then the batting will have to be done first. And, in that case, the effort should be made that so many runs should be given on the score board that despite Shabnam on the field, it is not easy for the opposing team to distinguish the goal. Seeing the video of the preparation of Indian batsmen, it is revealed by their intention.