The ground staff has already taken most of the water out from the covers and inspected the multiple damp spots in the outfield. The underground system is also put to work as the rain has still not completely stopped.

2:20 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: More delay to follow

With the HawkEye system not set-up yesterday because of the covers, it will take an additional one hour or so to get that done. Saba Karim says that the umpires might wait till 2:45-3 PM IST for their decision today.

2:15 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: Umpires inspecting the square

The rain has stopped for the moment with the umpires coming down to check the square. The pitch is still covered. A lot of water on the outfield which will take at least an hour to get out of the way.

2:03 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: Covers back on

The happiness of the fans only lasted for some time as the covers have been placed back on with a slight drizzle still there in the air.

1:55 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: Covers getting off

The covers are finally being peeled off the middle as the ground staff begin the work to get the play started as soon as possible.

1:45 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: Umpires down for a chat

The umpires have come down to the ground for a chat with the ground staff. A light drizzle is still visible in the air. Have to wait and see what they make of it in the end.

1:40 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: Covers stay put

The drizzle is not going away with the covers still on firmly in the middle. The weather is no surprise for the Bengaluru locals who expect this kind of rain at this time of the year.

1:29 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: IND need the win

The more desperate side of the two to get the match started would be India, who need to win all three Test against New Zealand to keep thier bid for ICC World Test Championship finals in line.

1:20 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: Drizzles are back

The start of the match will be deleyed even further as the rain has decided to make a comeback in Bengaluru.

1:11 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: Good news

There has been a positive update coming from Bengaluru, as according to the latest input rain has finally stopped. However, the dark clouds still hovers over Chinnaswamy and the ground is still under the covers.

1:00 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: No new update

There has been no improvement in the conditions ever since our last update. Delay continues.

12:50 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: Ground staff come for initial checks

As the rain grows weaker and weaker, the ground staff has gathered to do an initial check. The crowd is also urging the staff to start with their procedures as soon as possible. Rain is predicted to come back around 1 PM though.

12:40 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: Rain continues

Rain has still not stopped at the Chinnaswamy Stadium with water still on the covers. However, once the rain stops, the play will be continuing in about an hour or so as the SubAir system installed in the stadium can remove approximatley 10000 litres of water in one minute.

12:30 PM

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 LIVE Bengaluru Weather Update: New Zealand in India

The last time New Zealand toured India for a Test series was back in 2021/22. The 2-match test series went in the favour of the hosts as they won the 2nd Test in Kanpur by 372 runs. the first Test at the Wankhede Stadium had ended in a draw.

Day 1 of the 1st Test between India and New Zealand has been called off due to heavy rains at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. With continuous rain at the ground, the players didn't even come to the stadium with the coin toss delayed at the start.

The likes of Virat Kohli and Yashavi Jaiswal were seen coming to the field and presumably doing a session in the indoor nets today.

The Bengaluru weather forecast was right on with overcast conditions being there for the entire time. Light drizzle for prolonged periods couldn't even let the ground staff take off the covers from the pitch.

India vs New Zealand 1st Test Playing 11

India Playing 11 (probable): Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj

New Zealand Playing 11 (probable): Tom Latham (captain), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wicketkeeper), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, William O'Rourke

India vs New Zealand head-to-head in Tests

Total matches: 62
India won: 22
New Zealand won: 13
No result: 27

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First Published: Oct 16 2024 | 7:50 AM IST

India vs New Zealand HIGHLIGHTS 1st Test Day 1: Play called off due to heavy rain in Bengaluru

IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 1 HIGHLIGHTS: The day's play has finally been called off due to heavy rain in Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

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