More showers have been forecast for Thursday in Bengaluru, but fans would be hoping for lesser rain on Day 2. Lesser amount of rain would not only mean hopefully some cricketing action, but also swift action in terms of clearing the wet outfield.

The amount of rainfall could have stopped the whole day's play had it been any other ground, However, the state of the art drainage stadium at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru might just act as the saving grace despite the downpour.

Regular spells of rain in Bengaluru in the last few days and forecast for more over the course of the first Test between India and New Zealand beginning on Wednesday may have the final say in the outcome of the series opener.

Bengaluru has been witnessing incessant rain the past few days, dampening the hopes of a full 5-day contest between India and New Zealand, starting October 16.

Toss in first Test between India and New Zealand has been delayed due to persistent rain at the M Chinnaswamy <a target=_bl

India will kick off their second Test series in a row and final home assignment in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) cycle in Bengaluru against New Zealand on Wednesday, October 16. The weather hasn't been great in the Garden City and might delay the proceedings with heavy rain predicted.