Sun Oct 20 17:44:48 UTC 2024: On October 19, 2024, in Bengaluru, the weather forecast predicts rain that may disrupt the final day of the opening Test between India and New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The match already experienced nearly 90 minutes of lost play due to heavy rains on the fourth day, and further rain is anticipated to start around 1 PM IST, potentially continuing into the night.
On the fourth day, India was bowled out for 462 runs, while New Zealand was set to chase a target of 107 runs. The Chinnaswamy Stadium is renowned for its advanced drainage system, which can quickly make the field playable again, capable of removing up to 10,000 liters of water per minute after rain stops.
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