India vs New Zealand Day 1 called off due to rain in Bengaluru
Bengaluru has received plenty of rainfall over the last few days, keeping the clay-soil pitch under covers.
Published : Oct 16, 2024 07:44 IST , Chennai - 2 MINS READ
The pitch area is covered as it rains before the first test match between India and New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K/The Hindu
The three-match Test series between India and New Zealand is set to begin with the opener taking place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru from Wednesday.
However, there are chances of rain during the match, which is scheduled to start at 9:30 AM IST.
It’s official. Day 1 has been called off.
The good news was momentary. Just as things looked upbeat, a light drizzle is back. The covers are being nailed back into place.
Looks like the rain has stopped! The ground staff is in the middle. The covers are coming off.
More good news! The drizzle only made a brief appearance. No rain again.
Drizzle is back, so the wait continues.
We have good news! Dhruva Prasad says the rain has stopped and officials are having a chat with the curator.
“There is still a slight drizzle. Covers are still on,” says Dhruva Prasad.
“The rain has picked up again a bit here,” our reporter informs.
Toss has been officially delayed due to rain. However, the good news is that the rain has now reduced to light drizzle.
Our reporter on the ground says, “The rain is getting harder. Looking very bleak.”
“Persistent rain”, pings our reporter in Bengaluru, Dhruva Prasad.
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The city has received plenty of rainfall over the last few days, keeping the clay-soil pitch under covers.
On the eve of the first Test, the heavy showers continued, causing India to cancel its practice session while the visitor took to the indoor nets.
As per weather reports, cloudy skies and rain are expected throughout the day, potentially affecting the first day. While the chance of rain is lesser in the morning, rain is expected disrupt the afternoon session.
October 16 - Bengaluru weather forecast. | Photo Credit: Weather Underground
With more rain predicted throughout the five days of play, it could threaten the clash between the 2021 World Test Championship (WTC) finalists.
How good is Chinnaswamy’s drainage system?
The Chinnaswamy Stadium is renowned for its high-quality drainage system, considered the best in the country. The SubAir system can prepare the ground for play just 15 minutes after the rain stops, no matter how heavy it has been.
The sub-surface aeration and vacuum-powered drainage system, built by SubAir Systems, was introduced in 2017 and can evacuate water from the ground at a rate of 10,000 litres per minute.