Delhi: The first match of the three-match Test series between India and New Zealand was to start from today at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, but due to continuous rain, the toss was delayed and play could not be played throughout the day. Let us tell you that it has been raining heavily in Bengaluru for the last 24 hours, due to which the ground has been covered.
Amidst the rain in Bengaluru, fans got a glimpse of Kohli, the entire stadium echoed with the name of the great cricketer.
In such a situation, a bad news for Indian fans is that due to bad weather and continuous rain, the first day’s play has been cancelled. Although the rain was reported to have stopped around 2 pm, it was not possible to start the game due to the ground being too wet. Now fans hope that the weather will remain clear in the coming days and the game will be able to proceed without any hindrance.
Considering the final of the ICC World Test Championship, this series is very important for the Indian team. Team India will have to win at least five of its remaining eight Test matches to make it to the finals. At the same time, the New Zealand team will take the field in this series without Kane Williamson.
India’s probable playing eleven
Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep.
New Zealand’s probable playing eleven
Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wicket-keeper), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee (captain), Ajaz Patel, Matt Henry.
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Fans can watch this series live on TV on Sports 18, while on mobile it will be streamed on Jio Cinema. Smart TV users can also enjoy the match through Jio Cinema app.
What has been the head to head test record of India vs New Zealand?
So far, 62 matches have been played between India and New Zealand in Test history, out of which India has won 22, while New Zealand has been victorious in 13 matches. 27 matches have ended in a draw.