The dew factor is a crucial consideration for captains at the toss. When dew settles in, usually during the latter half of the evening, it makes the outfield slick and the ball harder to grip for bowlers. This directly impacts spin bowlers, as the wet ball makes it difficult to impart the necessary revolutions for effective spin. As a result, teams often prefer to chase after winning the toss, knowing that batting becomes easier as the evening progresses.