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The first Test of the three-match series between Australia and New Zealand is about to start in Bengaluru. However, due to continuous rain the match could not start on time. The Meteorological Department has said that there is a 24 percent chance of rain in Bengaluru at 9 am. Although the match was to start at 9.30, but due to rain it could not start on time.
Meteorological Department has given weather information
The Meteorological Department said that there is a 43 percent chance of rain at 10.30 am and 80 percent chance at 11.30 am. Bengaluru has been receiving continuous rain for the past few days, resulting in waterlogging across the city, affecting daily activities. The practice session of India and New Zealand teams has been canceled due to rain.
Bengaluru hourly weather update (16 October)
- There is a 5% chance of rain at 10 am.
- There is a 5% chance of rain at 11 am.
- 12 noon, 8% chance of rain
- There is a 51% chance of rain at 1 pm.
- 2 pm, 51% chance of rain
- 3 pm, 47% chance of rain
- There is a 14% chance of rain at 4 pm.
- There is a 14% chance of rain at 5 pm.
What did Tom Latham say about the weather?
New Zealand is a team which has troubled India many times when the weather is favourable. The team would like to perform like this once again against India. Kiwi captain Tom Latham believes that the weather will help the fast bowlers a lot. “We did not expect this kind of weather,” Latham said in the pre-match press conference on Tuesday. It's not as hot as we expected. We will review the last match played here, but considering the weather in Bengaluru at this time, the Indian team can also consider the bowling combination.
Team India's probable playing XI for the first test match
Rohit Sharma (captain), Jasprit Bumrah (vice-captain), Yashvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep.