India vs New Zealand Live Score, 1st Test: IND wins toss, opts to bat in Bengaluru; Gill injured; Sarfaraz, Kuldeep in Playing XI

India wins the toss and opts to bat.

Players and coaches are on the field. Looks like we will see some much-awaited action today! Here’s what we know about the weather forecast for today (October 17)

Bengaluru weather forecast for Thursday, October 17: Will rain delay toss on day 2 of India vs New Zealand Test

IND vs NZ: After the opening day of the first Test between India and New Zealand was called off, chances of rain on the second day is expected to be 50 per cent.

“Still very cloudy but no rain since the downpour that ended the day’s play yesterday,” says Dhruva Prasad, our reporter.

Visuals suggest that covers are off, and work is being done to prepare the pitch. 

India: Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep

New Zealand: Devon Conway, Tom Latham(c), Will Young, Kane Williamson, Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Tom Blundell(w), Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Ajaz Patel, William ORourke

Toss is expected to happen at 8:45 AM IST and play to begin at 9:15 AM IST. 

First of all, nothing much to worry since it’s pretty good. And how good is it? Go through these details regarding the SubAir system in place. 

All you need to know about Bengaluru Stadium drainage system as rain threat looms over IND vs NZ 1st Test

While heavy showers lashed the city on the eve of the India vs New Zealand opener, overcast conditions and rain are expected throughout the day, potentially affecting the first day.

Nothing much. It rained on and off. There were two 30-minute windows without rain in the post-lunch session that kept the handful of spectators excited. However, with pitch under covers for two days, broadcasters were yet to format DRS on the pitch, so a lot of backend work was yet to be done. So, a combination of a lot of things, majorly rain, washed out the opening day’s play. 

For more details, here’s Dhruva Prasad’s report from yesterday. 

Rain washes away India vs New Zealand Test series opening day

After persistent rain throughout the first session and a glimmer of play resuming in the second, the opening day of the three-match Test series between India and New Zealand was called off here at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

It’s partly cloudy right now and there are chances of showers in the afternoon but forecast suggests we will have a game today. 

Welcome to the live coverage of the second day of the first Test match between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru. Stay tuned for live updates.