Wed Oct 16 22:42:18 UTC 2024: ## Rain Drenches Bengaluru, India-New Zealand Test Match Begins With a Washout
**Bengaluru, India:** The first Test match between India and New Zealand has been washed out on the opening day due to torrential rain in Bengaluru.
The weather has played spoilsport for Team India, who are still recovering from a rain-affected second Test against Bangladesh. The persistent downpour in Bengaluru prevented even the toss from taking place.
The heavy rainfall, which continued throughout the day, forced the umpires to call off play at 2:30 PM. The second day of the match is scheduled to start at 8:45 AM on Thursday, but the forecast predicts a chance of rain, which could potentially disrupt the game further.
Despite the weather, fans thronged the Chinnaswamy Stadium, eager to catch a glimpse of their favorite cricketers. Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal were spotted heading towards the practice ground, drawing cheers from the enthusiastic crowd.
The rain has undoubtedly dampened the spirits of cricket fans, who will be hoping for clearer skies and better weather conditions in the coming days.
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