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Ind vs NZ 1st Test Day 2: As we all witnessed, Day 1 of the first Test match between India and New Zealand was completely washed out due to heavy rainfall in Bengaluru, raising concerns about the conditions for Day 2. Scheduled from October 16 to 20, the Ind vs NZ first Test match is taking place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Although the players have commenced the play, the weather continues to be a significant risk factor today. The ongoing rain has not only affected the first day’s play but has also raised questions about the pitch conditions and the likelihood of further interruptions. The forecast for today will be closely monitored, as any lingering rain could impact the match’s progression. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for very heavy rainfall in Bengaluru and neighboring regions, including coastal, north interior, and south interior Karnataka, lasting until October 18. The city is expected to experience overcast skies for the next three to four days. On Thursday, the IMD has predicted isolated heavy rain in the districts of Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, Chitradurga, Davangere, and Tumakuru. Additionally, isolated heavy rain is also forecasted for Belagavi, Dharwad, Haveri, Gadag, and Bagalkote districts. Virat Kohli surpassed MS Dhoni to become India ’s second-most capped international cricketer during the first Test against New Zealand at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday. Kohli made his 536th international appearance as he was named in the playing XI, eclipsing Dhoni’s record of 535 caps earned between 2004 and 2019. Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the most appearances by an Indian, with 664 matches played from 1989 to 2013. India won the toss and opted to bat first on the second day of the rain-affected opening Test against New Zealand on Thursday, despite overcast skies. The first day’s play had been entirely canceled due to rain, with further bad weather anticipated for the week. The Indian team made two adjustments, bringing in Sarfaraz Khan to replace the injured Shubman Gill and selecting spinner Kuldeep Yadav in place of pace bowler Akash Deep. India’s captain noted that the pitch, having been covered for several days, would likely be sticky at the outset. Given the loss of an entire day, they aimed to score runs early, understanding that a lot could happen over the remaining four days. New Zealand, under new permanent captain Tom Latham, is seeking its first win against India since 1988. However, they will be missing key batsman Kane Williamson for this match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. None
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