India lost the rain-marred first ODI in Perth by seven wickets.
The ODI series opener between India and Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth was marred by rain on four separate occasions, leaving the fans as well as players frustrated.
In a 26-over-a-side contest, the hosts defeated the visitors by seven wickets (DLS method) to claim a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
However, stadium officials at the Adelaide Oval - the venue for the second ODI - have come up with groundbreaking ways of minimizing the damage in case rain plays spoilsport.
As per reports, ultraviolet (UV) lights were used on the playing surface at the Adelaide Oval on Tuesday (October 21), two days ahead of the fixture. This was done to enhance the pitch condition following persistent showers in the region.
According to a video report by RevSportz, officials could be seen preparing a system to apply bright UV lights on the Adelaide Oval pitch.
Notably, the UV lights offer additional heat, helping in reducing the moisture on the pitch and drying it up at a quicker rate.
Rain has been a constant factor in Adelaide ahead of Thursday’s game. According to AccuWeather, rain is predicted for both days leading up to contest. However, the forecast also suggests that rain is unlikely to be a factor on the match day.
Frequent rain interruptions affected India’s chances of building momentum in the first ODI. After losing four wickets for just 45 runs, the tourists recovered to 136/9 in their 26 overs. However, the score was never going to challenge the world champions, especially after their target was revised to 131 using the DLS method.