At stumps on Day 2 of the WTC Final against Australia at the Oval, India were 151/5, trailing by 318 runs in the first innings.
Following on from their overnight score of 327/3, Australia was all out for 469 runs in the first session.
WTC Final Day 3 Pitch Report The Oval
During the first innings, the pitch used at the Oval was ideal for batters. Fast bowlers will struggle on the first day, but as the match progresses, cracks in the pitch may aid spinners, making it difficult for batters to score runs. If there is some grass growing on the surface, it will make it easier for pacers to take wickets, but since county matches were held at the Oval before this match, not much grass was seen.
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When the weather turns cloudy, fast bowlers can easily take wickets and batters struggle to score runs.