what is due factor in Cricket??
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A wet ball is harder to grip, thereby putting bowlers to a disadvantage. ... Many-a-times, captains choose batting or bowling according to the dew factor or the moisture in the air. If dew is more, there will be less turn (for spinners) and for fast bowlers, the ball is straight.
Dew factor in Cricket effects:
Bowling: Ball becomes wet and it's difficult to grip, killing the ball variations. The pitch becomes wet, ball will not get enough traction, It skids, killing the spin. Ball goes straighter and is easier to hit. Dew makes the ball shinier, irrespective of the side, affecting the contrast swing (both side polished).
Batting : It becomes easier to play shots, as the ball reaches the bat straight, without much turn and swing. The dew point is associated with relative humidity. Humidity(dew) affects the synthetic glove, the hand perspiration will not evaporate rapidly.
Fielding : The ball skids which can result in bad timing while fielding. Wet outfield is slippery, making fielding unpleasant and tough.