How to get AFG vs NZ Test tickets? Greater Noida weather forecast on Sept 9

Given the wet conditions at the Saheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium over the past weeks, it would be a major surprise if AFG vs NZ toss happens at 9:30 AM IST on Sept 9 even if rain gods stay away

Afghanistan's hope to get better use of Indian conditions might remain as dream due to the inclement weather conditions in Greater Noida, the venue of AFG vs NZ one-off Test. Saheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium, which is located 40 km away from India's official Test venue, Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi has been receiving incessant rain more than a week now. 

From previous one week, the Greater Noida Stadium has saw very few sunlight. And the day before the Afghanistan vs New Zealand was no different. The incessant drizzling not only denied both the teams some practice but a last look of the pitch, which was undercover since 9 AM IST in the morning. 

However, the good news a good sunshine in the morning of Test came as a greater relief for both the teams and cricket fans.

 

Why there is a chance of AFG vs NZ Day 1 washout?

The ground conditions of Saheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium, which has not hosted any international game so far, are in worst of state after the incessant rain. With just two super-soppers in place, the groundsmen failed to get field of play ready on time despite the sunshine since morning. The drainage system of the Greater Noida has not been encouraging as well given two water patches were clearly visible near the dressing room.

The Afghanistan vs New Zealand Toss was delayed due to wet outfield.

"The ground conditions are under the jurisdiction of the match referee and officials; it is their decision to determine whether it is fit to play. As players, if they say it's fit, then we go and play. We are looking forward to the weather clearing and getting on with the game," New Zealand captain Tim Southee said on the eve of the match.

Greater Noida hourly rain and weather prediction on September 9

The sun has been shining since morning on Monday. However, hot and humidity weather conditions might eventually lead to more rain.
 

The Indian Metrological department (IMD) predicted a scattered showers in Delhi-NCR today 

AFG vs NZ weather forecast on September 9 (Monday)

AFG vs NZ Test all 5 day weather forecast

According to Google's weather forecast, there is a chance of rainfall on all 5 days (from September 9 to 13) in Greater Noida. 

How to get the tickets of Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test?

The entry for the Afghanistan vs New Zealand is free for all. There is no stand at the stadium so the fans can enjoy the match on the grass banks all around the ground. 

According to media reports, for the free entry, the fans have to register online. The fans can register on Afghanistan Cricket Board's official website.

The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority, which manages the Sahid Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium, has also invited fans to watch the match but no details are available yet.

Gear up for an exciting International Test Match at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium from September 9-13, 2024,where Afghanistan will face off against New Zealand in their first-ever Test match encounter. Hosted in the heart of #GNIDA,a historic showdown you won’t want to miss. pic.twitter.com/79aRO9zumj

— Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (@OfficialGNIDA) September 8, 2024