From October 16 to 20, 2024, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will host the first Test match between India and New Zealand. Rain has, however, caused a great deal of disturbance thus far, delaying the play on the opening day and even washing out some parts. Earlier today, there was some hope that the rain might stop, but it has persisted, making it difficult to start the game on time. The outfield is still covered because of the ongoing rain, and the weather prediction calls for more delays. Nevertheless, once the rain stops, the stadium’s SubAir drainage system might help speed up play.
This is New Zealand’s first visit to India since their 2021–2022 series. For both sides, but especially for India, the games are vital since a victory would greatly increase their chances of moving up the World Test Championship standings. Since the weather may cause the match to be shortened, fans are anxiously awaiting better circumstances, which makes every practice even more important.
With further rain predicted throughout the day, they were unable to start play on time despite the umpires’ repeated inspections. In order to see some cricket action soon, both players and fans are praying for clear weather. While many are speculating about India’s bowling combination should the match resume, the teams are currently waiting for the conditions to improve.