Rain Delays Begin Final Day of First Test Between India and New Zealand

In the series opener, rain delays play as both sides wait for the weather to clear, delaying the pivotal final day’s action.

Rain Delays Start of Final Day of First Test Between India and New Zealand

Rain has caused the start of the final day of India vs. New Zealand’s first Test match to be delayed. Because of the venue’s damp circumstances, play cannot begin as scheduled, leaving both teams to wait. This delay might be highly important because the series opener is in a precarious position and every hour of lost play reduces the likelihood of a result.

Although ground crews are putting in a lot of effort to get the field ready for play again, the rain has kept the covers on. Both players and spectators are hoping that the weather will clear up soon so that there may be a decisive last round of play. As time runs out, both captains will be closely monitoring the conditions to narrow the window of opportunity for a possible outcome.

There hasn’t been an official word on when play might start as of yet; additional inspections are anticipated, contingent on the weather.