IND vs NZ: With toss not taking place on Day 1, will rain disrupt play on Day 2 in Bengaluru? Weather report for M.Chinnaswamy Stadium
To make up for the time lost on Day 1, the game is scheduled to have an early start tomorrow (October 17).
Updated : October 16, 2024 04:49 PM ISTTo make up for the time lost on Day 1, the game is scheduled to have an early start tomorrow (October 17).
M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
The first Test between India and New Zealand faced incessant rain that hampered play at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The weather also affected the teams' preparations leading up to this game. Since it kept raining, and even when it stopped, it was not for long before it resumed, ultimately resulting in play being called off. To make up for the time lost on Day 1, the game is scheduled to have an early start tomorrow (October 17). However, fans are left wondering whether Day 2 will meet the same fate as Day 1.
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With the match shortened to a four-day game, extra pressure has been placed on the home team. The Men in Blue need to win all three matches in this series to secure their position in the race for the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) final before heading to Australia for a highly anticipated five-match Test series.
🚨 Update from Bengaluru 🚨
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 16, 2024
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
India vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 2- Bengaluru Weather Report
Unfortunately, the weather report for the 2nd day (Thursday, October 17) looks bleak. According to weather.com, there is no rain expected at 9:30 AM, however, the chances will keep increasing to 34% by 10:30 AM, which could impact the first session.
The forecast for the second session is more promising, with only a 9% chance of rain at 12:30 PM. However, rain is expected between 1:30 and 2:30 PM IST. The likelihood of rain peaking at 46% at 4:30 PM IST, coincides with the final hour of play for the day.
About IND vs NZ:
Regarding the match, the toss has yet to take place, allowing both teams an opportunity to adjust their lineups. India had initially planned to field three spinners, but the cloudy weather may lead them to opt for three pacers instead.
On the New Zealand side, this will be Tom Latham's first game as the team's full-time Test captain following his appointment. Meanwhile, Kane Williamson is absent due to a groin injury.