It seems likely that both sides and their supporters will have a bad taste in their mouths after the IND vs. NZ Test series begins in Bengaluru. The recent nonstop rains in Bengaluru have caused waterlogging around the city, which has negatively impacted daily operations. The practice sessions for New Zealand and India over the past few days have also been badly hampered. The possibility of rain is very real at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium as the two sides get ready for Wednesday’s first day of the series opener.
IND vs NZ Bengaluru Hourly Weather Update Today (October 16):
10:00 AM (7:30 PM IST) – 5 % chance of rain
11:00 AM (8:30 PM IST) – 5 % chance of rain
12:00 PM (9:30 PM IST) – 8 % chance of rain
1:00 PM (10:30 PM IST) – 51 % chance of rain
2:00 PM (11:30 PM IST) – 51 % chance of rain
3:00 PM (7:30 PM IST) – 47 % chance of rain
4:00 PM (7:30 PM IST) – 14 % chance of rain
5:00 PM (7:30 PM IST) – 14 % chance of rain
The New Zealand team is hoping to take advantage of the favorable weather in the city. They have frequently caused India problems with the ball in cloudy conditions. Fast bowlers would be more frequently used due to the weather, according to Kiwi captain Tom Latham.
“This weather is not what we were expecting; it’s not as hot as we thought it would be, which might make the fast bowlers more effective. It’s difficult to say for sure right now, but we’ll study the last game played here,” Latham stated during Tuesday’s pre-game press conference.
Given how Bengaluru’s weather has changed, the Indian team may also consider their bowling combinations.
