Wed Oct 16 03:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Rain washes out Day 1 of India-New Zealand Test in Bengaluru, Second Day to Start Earlier
**Bengaluru, India:** The first day of the first Test match between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru was completely washed out due to heavy rain, causing disappointment to fans and players alike. The toss could not take place, and the game will now start on the second day, with a 15-minute earlier start to compensate for the lost time.
To make up for the lost time, the second day will have 15 additional minutes in both the first and second sessions, resulting in a total of 98 overs of play, weather permitting. However, the weather forecast for the second day remains grim, with a 40% chance of rain.
The threat of rain persists throughout the entire five-day match, although the last two days are expected to have less rainfall. Due to the inclement weather, both teams were unable to practice on the eve of the match.
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