Thu Oct 17 04:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Rain Derails India’s Start in Bengaluru Test Against New Zealand
**Bengaluru:** The first Test match between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru got underway on Thursday, but rain played spoilsport, forcing a halt after just 12.4 overs. The Indian team, who won the toss and elected to bat, were reeling at 13/3 at the time of the stoppage.
India’s innings began with a cautious approach, with Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal failing to score a boundary in the first 10 overs. The early wickets fell to Tim Southee, who clean bowled Rohit for 2, and to Will O’Rourke, who dismissed Virat Kohli for a duck. Sarfaraz Khan, playing in place of Shubman Gill, also failed to make an impression, falling without scoring.
The rain, which had been threatening all morning, finally arrived just before lunch, bringing a premature end to the first session. With the weather forecast for the rest of the day looking uncertain, the fate of the remaining day’s play is in doubt.
The match is a crucial one for India, who are looking to secure their first win in the World Test Championship cycle. The team will be hoping for a change in weather to allow them to establish a strong foundation for the rest of the match.
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