Thu Oct 17 09:14:50 UTC 2024: ## Rain Threatens to Derail India-New Zealand Test on Day 2
**Bengaluru, October 17:** The highly anticipated first Test match between India and New Zealand, which began on Wednesday, has been marred by rain. Day 1 was completely washed out due to heavy downpour, leaving fans disappointed. Now, the weather forecast for Day 2 suggests that the rain might continue to disrupt the match.
According to AccuWeather, there is a 50% chance of rain in the morning and 40% chance in the afternoon, raising concerns about the possibility of another washout. While fans are hoping for a chance to witness the game, the likelihood of continued rain hangs over the proceedings.
The toss has been rescheduled to 8:45 AM with the first session beginning at 9:15 AM. This is a shift from the original schedule, which had the toss at 9:00 AM and the first session starting at 9:30 AM.
The focus remains on whether the teams will be able to take the field at all. The situation will be closely monitored as the day progresses.
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