Wed Oct 16 07:50:41 UTC 2024: ## India Look to Continue Home Dominance Against New Zealand in First Test
**Bengaluru, India** – The first Test between India and New Zealand is set to begin today at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. India, who are riding a wave of success at home, will be looking to extend their winning streak against a New Zealand side that hasn’t won an away Test series in nearly three years.
The weather forecast predicts rain around 1 PM, potentially disrupting the match. However, fans will be hoping for a clear sky to witness the clash between these two cricketing giants.
India will likely field a strong team, with Rohit Sharma leading the charge. The New Zealand team will be hoping for a strong performance to turn the tide in their favor.
The toss is scheduled for 9 AM IST, with Rohit Sharma and Tom Latham, the captains of India and New Zealand respectively, facing off.
The match will be broadcast live on Sports 18 and Sports 18 HD, with live streaming available on JioCinema.
Stay tuned for live updates and scores throughout the day.
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