IND vs NZ: Timing of the match changed due to weather conditions, although even today the chances of the game are 50-50
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Bengaluru. IND vs NZ: The first match of the three-match series between India and New Zealand is being played in Bengaluru. The first day of the match was completely affected by rain, due to which even the toss could not take place. The second day is also not going to be easy for the fans, where Indra Dev can spoil the mood due to rain. The Meteorological Department has said that it is expected to remain cloudy on the second day as well, and there may be heavy rain in the morning. Due to the first day being completely spoiled due to rain, the second day’s play will start 15 minutes earlier i.e. at 9.15, while the toss will take place at 8.45.
🚨 Update from Bengaluru 🚨
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
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 16, 2024
The weather is not likely to be favorable for the game on the second day as well.
IND vs NZ After the first day of the first Test was washed out in rain, now a question is arising in the minds of the fans whether there will be rain on the second day also? So according to media reports, there are chances of rain on the second day also. Fans may be sad to know this, but like the first day, there may be rain on the second day too. According to Accuweather, there is a possibility of about 50 percent rain in Bengaluru on the second day in the morning. Apart from this, there is a possibility of about 40 percent rain in the afternoon. In this way, heavy rain may be seen on the second day also.
It’s still raining here in Bengaluru🌧️
The wait continues⏳
The first session has unfortunately been washed out.
Match Center – https://t.co/FS97Llv5uq#TeamIndia , #INDvNZ , @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/BUDWJ8Mw1v
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 16, 2024
Toss could not be done on the first day
The first day’s play was to start with the toss at 9 am, but this was not possible due to rain. The umpires inspected the field, but the conditions were not fit for play. IND vs NZ On the second day of the Test, however, the match will start 15 minutes earlier and an additional 15 minutes will be added to each session to make maximum use of time. Normally 90 overs are played in a day in Test cricket, but on Thursday an attempt will be made to make 98 overs.
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Uncertainty on Bengaluru’s weather in remaining days also
However, the chances of the game going ahead depend on the weather. The weather in Bengaluru is still not completely clear and there is a possibility of rain on Thursday also. If the weather is clear, IND vs NZ The match can start, but no guarantee can be given about the weather in Bengaluru. In such a situation, both fans and players are hoping that the play can continue without any hindrance on the second day and the match can start.
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IND vs NZ Revised Timings of Day 2 of 1st Test
morning session: 9.15-11.30 am
afternoon session: 12.10-14.25 hrs
evening session: 14.45-16.45 hrs
