Day 1 of India-New Zealand 1st Test Called Off Due to Rain
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| 15-minute early start tomorrow; sessions extended for 98 overs. / BCCI |
The opening day of the 1st Test between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru was completely washed out due to persistent rain. Despite hopes of a delayed start, the rain’s stop-start nature and worsening conditions ultimately forced the day to be called off without a single ball bowled.
🚨 Update from Bengaluru 🚨
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 16, 2024
Day 1 of the 1st #INDvNZ Test has been called off due to rain.
Toss to take place at 8:45 AM IST on Day 2
Start of Play: 9:15 AM IST #TeamIndia | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/RzmBvduPqr
Officials had planned for play to resume if the rain stopped, but the installation of Hawk-Eye technology for DRS, which would take an additional 90 minutes, along with the continued downpour, justified the early decision.
Play is set to resume with a 15-minute early start tomorrow, with 98 overs scheduled, though weather forecasts remain uncertain.