Will Bengaluru weather play spoilsport in India vs New Zealand Test? Check rain predictions

India's first innings saw them bowled out for 46, but they responded well with contributions from key players. Yet, heavy rains in Bengaluru pose a risk to the match, with forecasts indicating thunderstorms and limited play opportunities as the day progresses.

Written By Arshdeep Kaur
Updated19 Oct 2024, 01:05 PM IST
Groundsmen pull on the covers after rain stopped play on the day four of the first cricket test match between India and New Zealand at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru
Groundsmen pull on the covers after rain stopped play on the day four of the first cricket test match between India and New Zealand at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru(AP)

India got bundled out for 46 in the first innings. Batting next, New Zealand scored 402 runs. While Indian fans hoped for rain to disrupt the match earlier, they don't want Bengaluru weather to interrupt Indian batters now. Thanks to Sarfaraz Khan, Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant, India have pulled back and look to be dominating the game.

However, Indian fans hope for the revival of the India Vs New Zealand series on Day 4 has been dimmed by heavy rains in Bengaluru. According to Saba Karim on JioCinema, showers in the city has gotten heavier.

The rain situation is still very unpredictable as showers are coming and going in quick succession.

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According to The Weather Channel's forecast, Bengaluru is likely to witness rain almost throughout the day. However, there is a slight hope of India getting a couple of hours of play post lunch.

From 2:30 PM onwards, the forecast for Shivaji Nagar predicts a 50% chance of thunderstorms, the likelihood of which only increases till 6:30 PM.

However, the broadcasters have assured that cricket will be possible once the rain stops as the drainage at the Chinnaswamy Stadium is among the best. Therefore, once the rain subsides, it shouldn't take long to get the field back ready.

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But with more rain forecast for the afternoon, it is hard to be confident at this stage.

Bengaluru's weather on Day 5 of India Vs New Zealand

The forecast for Sunday, Day 5 of India Vs New Zealand, is somewhat clear till the first half of the day.

According to The Weather Channel's forecast, the Bengaluru sky will remain mostly cloudy for the first half of the match. However, from 1:30 PM onwards, there is a 78% chance of thunderstorms.

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These thunderstorms will continue till late in the evening.

Currently, there is only a 7% chance of India winning the series, while that of New Zealand is a whopping 60%. There is also a 33% likeness of the match resulting into a draw.

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