Rain to Interrupt India vs New Zealand first test on all 5 days

Some over-cut may take place in the first test between India and New Zealand as rain is going to be a constant companion at M. Chinnaswami Stadium. The first test against New Zealand will commence on and from October 16, and there is a forecast of rains abrupting the normal pace of the game.

The local weather portal of Bengaluru is expecting the match to experience "generally cloudy skies with heavy rain" from October 16 to 18. There may be some play-pause situations in the first three days, while the last two days can be totally washed off.

India at the Top of the WTC Table

India is at the top of the World Test Championship

 table after whitewashing Bangladesh by 2-0 in the tests.

New Zealand, on the other side, has faced a 0-2 defeat against Sri Lanka. The Tom Latham-led side is standing in the 6th position and will fight hard against India to keep their hope alive for the qualification for the 2025 WTC.

India's Next Assignment

India will have to play 8 more tests before their WTc 2024-25 cycle ends. After the three-match test series, India will be travelling to Australia to play their most anticipated Border Gavaskar Trophy.

The new version of the series will have five matches, having its first at Perth.

The WTC final will be played at Lord's in June next year.

India-New Zealand 1st Test details

• Day and Date: Wednesday-Sunday (October 16-20)
• Start time: 9:30 a.m. IST
• Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
• Broadcasting Rights: Sports 18
• Digital Rights: Jio Cinema app and website.