India vs New Zealand 1st Test, Day 2: Revised Session Timings With More Rain Expected

India vs New Zealand 1st Test, Day 2: Revised Session Timings With More Rain Expected

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IND vs NZ, 1st Test: Umpires inspect the field after rain delayed the start of play (AP)

IND vs NZ, 1st Test: Umpires inspect the field after rain delayed the start of play (AP)

Ther emay be further wait for action even on the second day as the current forecast is for more rain.

Rain washed out the opening day of the first Test between India and New Zealand at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

The southern Indian city has been lashed by rain for the past 48 hours and more wet weather is forecast in the coming days. Preparations for the first match of the three-Test series were also hit by the weather with training for both teams cancelled on Tuesday.

After persistent rain at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday umpires called off the day at 2:30 pm (0900 GMT).

The toss is now set for 8:45 am on Thursday if it dries up.

Revised Session Timings, Day 2

  • Morning session: 9:15 -11:30
  • Afternoon session: 12:10 – 14:25
  • Evening session: 14:45 – 16:45

They might have to wait further for action even on the second day as the current forecast is for more rain on Thursday at least till noon.

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New Zealand’s one-off Test against Afghanistan near New Delhi was abandoned last month without a ball being bowled after five days of rain.

The second Test begins in Pune on October 24 and the third is in Mumbai on November 1.

India is currently atop the World Test Championship standings, and a 3-0 win in this series against New Zealand would all but assure its spot for the final at Lord’s next June.

After beating Bangladesh 2-0 in the preceding test series, a full-strength Indian squad was once again available for selection.

New Zealand has already been on a long sub-continental tour. It began with the one-off washed-out test against Afghanistan in Greater Noida, India, followed by a 2-0 loss in Sri Lanka.

(With inputs from Agencies)

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