[size= 11px]On slow pitches, toss decisions aren&rsquo;t as straightforward as people think. Many assume batting first is safer, but in reality, [/size]<strong style="font-size: 11px;" data-start="320" data-end="362">bowling first often gives more control[size= 11px] on these surfaces. That&rsquo;s why [/size]Toss prediction[size= 11px] on slow wickets usually changes closer to match time.
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<p style="font-size: 11px;" data-start="464" data-end="685">Slow pitches tend to be <strong data-start="488" data-end="508">tackier early on. In the first few overs, the ball grips, holds up, or seams just enough to trouble batters. Teams bowling first can take advantage of this phase before the pitch fully settles.

<p style="font-size: 11px;" data-start="687" data-end="965">Another key factor is <strong data-start="709" data-end="726">score clarity. On slow surfaces, judging a par score is tricky. Batting first, teams often leave runs out there. When bowling first, the chasing side knows exactly what&rsquo;s needed and can pace the innings smartly, which improves Toss prediction accuracy.

<p style="font-size: 11px;" data-start="967" data-end="1181">Spinners also play a big role even when bowling first. Early breakthroughs bring new batters to the crease, and slow pitches make stroke-making difficult until players settle. This helps keep the target manageable.

[size= 11px]In night matches, [/size]<strong style="font-size: 11px;" data-start="1201" data-end="1227">dew changes everything[size= 11px]. Even on slow pitches, the ball skids on later, making batting easier. Because of this, Toss prediction frequently favors bowling first when dew is expected.[/size]