Day 1 of 1st Test Match between India and New Zealand called off due to Heavy Rain
On Day 1 of the first Test between India and New Zealand at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium, play has been cancelled due to persistent rain. The weather forecast, which predicted overcast skies and ongoing drizzle, proved accurate as the rain continued throughout the day. The players did not even arrive at the stadium, and the toss was delayed indefinitely.
However, local favorites like Virat Kohli and YashasviJaiswal were briefly seen on the field, likely heading to an indoor session as conditions didn’t allow outdoor practice. The ground staff were unable to remove the covers from the pitch due to the prolonged drizzle, leaving fans and players to hope for better weather in the days ahead.
With the three-match series starting on a rainy note, it remains to be seen how the conditions will impact the remainder of the Test, as both teams adjust to the challenging Bengaluru weather.
The last time New Zealand visited India for a Test series was in 2021-22, when the hosts secured a 1-0 victory. India won the second Test in Kanpur by a convincing 372 runs after the first Test at Wankhede Stadium ended in a draw.