The first Test of India’s three-test home series against New Zealand will occur at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. However, the Bengaluru weather is unfavorable, as heavy rain is expected. The NZ team has an advantage, given that India lost their last test series to Bangladesh 2-0. Moreover, New Zealand came off a 0-2 defeat in Sri Lanka last month.
India is prepared to field a strong lineup. However, due to injury, Kane Williamson will only be available for the second test. The test series will bring the curtains down on the home Test season in India. However, in the forecast for the first game of the series, these three weather conditions could affect play because the Bangalore weather is not so friendly.
Bengaluru Weather Forecast For First IND vs NZ Test
Rains pounded Bengaluru even before the start of the first IND-NZ Test match. Yesterday, overnight rains were recorded, and these are said to extend for a day or two.
According to the Indian Meteorological Department, Bengaluru weather conditions will remain overcast until October 18. It is Day 3 of the Test. The first two days will see rain, and the third day will see drizzle. On the other hand, forecasts indicate that the weather will improve over the weekend. But still, some showers are expected.
The first two days’ weather forecast for BCC is even worse for outdoor activities. Rain is expected to cover more than 70% of the playing time.
Weather and Air Quality Forecast for the Coming Days
The Metrology Department has issues with the orange weather alert in many areas of Karnataka, including Bengaluru. Uttara Kannada is expected to experience light to moderate rainfall. According to the weather service, Mysuru, Mandya, Bangaluru, and Karwar districts will see significant rainfall on Wednesday and Thursday. The rain will become less intense after Ghandi Jayanti on October 18, 2018.
India vs NZ Squad
India: Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, and Akash Deep.
New Zealand: Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell (1st Test only), Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi (2nd and 3rd Test only), Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, and Will Young.
