Rain has dealyed the toss on Day 1 of the India vs New Zealand 1st Test at the M Chinnswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. While there is no official confirmation yet, start of play is also almost sure to be delayed with it continuing to rain at the time of writing this news.

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.