IND vs NZ: Rain threat during first test; here is the Bengaluru weather forecast

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IND vs NZ: Rain threat during first test; here is the Bengaluru weather forecast

India they are preparing to face each other New Zealand of a series of three test matchesfrom October 16 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. India will be looking to maintain their excellent home record against the Black Caps, having not lost a Test match at home in India since 1988. Meanwhile, New Zealand aims to break that and make history.

As fans eagerly await the red-ball match, there is growing concern over Bengaluru’s weather, which could play a major role during the five-day match. With forecasts predicting constant cloud cover and chances of rain, the chances of disruptions are high, adding an extra layer of uncertainty to the competition. Eyes will be on the sky as both teams prepare for what could be a rain-hit series.

Bengaluru weather forecast

The coming days in Bengaluru are likely to show continued cloud cover, with varying chances of rain and thundershowers. The forecast shows mostly cloudy conditions, with occasional thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon. Chances of rain are moderate to high, and the wind remains mild throughout.

Detailed forecast

Day 1: Thick cloud cover with thunderstorms in the afternoon

Chance of Rain: 41%
Chance of Popularity: 25%
Wind: 19km/h
Cloud cover: 100%

Day 2: Mostly cloudy and thundery in places

Chance of Rain: 40%
Chance of Popularity: 24%
Wind: 11km/h
Cloud cover: 100%

Day 3: Cloudy with a few showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon

Chance of Rain: 67%
Chance of Popularity: 27%
Wind: 13km/h
Cloud cover: 100%

Day 4: Very cloudy

Chance of Rain: 25%
Chance of Popularity: 0%
Wind: 11km/h
Cloud cover: 100%

Day 5: Cloudy with scattered thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 40%
Chance of Popularity: 24%
Wind: 4km/h
Cloud cover: 99%

UPDATE: New Zealand announce Ben Sears as replacement for Test series against India

Test statistics of M.Chinnaswamy Stadium

Matches Played: 25
Matches won by hitting first: 10
The same won bowling first: 5
Average first innings scores: 354
Average score of 2nd innings: 304
Average score of 3rd innings: 206
Average score of 4th innings: 174
Highest value: 626/10 (150.2 Ov) for India vs Pakistan
Lowest price: 103/10 (38.4 Ov) by Afghanistan vs India

IND vs NZ: The XI of both teams is likely to play in the first Test

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

New Zealand: Devon Conway, Tom Latham (c), Will Young, Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Tom Blundell (wk), Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Matt Henry