Singh said a circular had been issued on Thursday to all centres to use APSA-80 to control dew, if necessary. Players also could be seen profusely sweating in the sultry Chennai conditions.

"There was heavy dew in Chennai. I was told that this was for the first time in 40 years that Chennai was having dew during this time of the year," Singh said.

"Although we don't foresee any problem at other centres including Mohali, yet we have asked those concerned to be prepared so that dew does not play a spoilsport," he said.

He said instructions had also been given to reduce watering of the outfield, if curators found dew during evening time.

Asked if the dew-controlling chemical will be used in Mohali, where Kings XI Punjab take on Mumbai Indians n Friday night, Singh said, "we have not found dew here during this time. However, we are prepared on our side".