New Delhi: The first day of the opening match between India and New Zealand was abandoned due to the persistent rain at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday, 16 October. The prediction for the day was gloomy and unfortunately, it proved accurate.
The continuous rain at the venue prevented even the toss from taking place, with covers remaining on the field for a full day. After tea, the match officials decided to call off the play around 2:30 PM IST as rain continued to fall. After defeating Bangladesh by 2-0, the Men in Blue will look to win this Test match in the remaining four days to extend their winning run at home.
🚨 Update from Bengaluru 🚨
Day 1 of the 1st #INDvNZ Test has been called off due to rain.
Toss to take place at 8:45 AM IST on Day 2
Start of Play: 9:15 AM IST #TeamIndia | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/RzmBvduPqr
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 16, 2024
Rohit and Co. is currently in first place in the World Test Championship (WTC) table, while New Zealand is in sixth spot after losing a Test series against Sri Lanka. Australia is in second spot and Sri Lanka is in third position. After New Zealand, Team India will face Australia in the five-match Test series starting on November 22.
Bengaluru weather for Day 2 of IND vs NZ Test
There is not much improvement in Bengaluru’s weather on Thursday and the forecast for Day 2 remains concerning. As per Accuweather, there is a 40 percent chance of rain and a 24 percent chance of thunderstorms in the city. The forecast indicates cloudy skies for day 2 with recurring drizzle and the rain will get heavier in the afternoon with chances increasing to more than 50 percent. Early morning showers might also delay the start of the match which is scheduled at 9:15 AM IST, with the toss expected to take place at 8:45 AM IST.
