40 degrees in the middle, and it is dry. Pitch number 4 for this game, 62 and 69 meters square, the shortest boundary is 57 meters behind square on the offside when batting facing the North End, with 74 meters down the ground. An absolute beauty of an outfield, not so much if you're a fast bowler. Some grass on the pitch, not enough as a seamer. It is there to hold the pitch together, and there is an expectation that this will still be a good pitch. 200 was scored here on the last three occasions, 173 was chased on this pitch, and 217 was defended. It is going to be high scoring. There is wind blowing across and if you win the toss, elect to do what your team's strength is.