The followers on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru have been left disillusioned on Wednesday as play was referred to as off on Day 1 of the primary Take a look at match between India and New Zealand because of rain. The fixed rain meant that even the toss didn’t happen and climate predictions state that the scenario could not get higher over the following 4 days. India sit comfortably on the high of the World Take a look at Championship (WTC) desk with a PCT of 74.24 however an entire washout within the Bengaluru Take a look at could trigger some concern for the Rohit Sharma-led facet’s goals of reaching the WTC Remaining.

India have performed within the final two WTC Finals however didn’t win the title. Proper now, they sit on the high of the desk with Australia in second place. Sri Lanka are third whereas England and South Africa are fourth and fifth respectively. Which means India are nonetheless favourites to succeed in the WTC Remaining.

Nonetheless, so as to qualify for the summit conflict, India wanted 5 wins and a draw of their final 10 Take a look at matches. They have been off to an important begin with a 2-0 whitewash in opposition to Bangladesh and in keeping with followers and consultants, the facet had an important likelihood of repeating the present in opposition to New Zealand.

Nonetheless, if one of many matches is totally washed out, India must win three out of their final 7 matches. Whereas two of them are in opposition to New Zealand within the ongoing collection, the problem will get a lot harder as they tackle Australia in a much-anticipated five-match collection away from house.

Rain washed out the opening day of the primary Take a look at between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru.

The southern Indian metropolis has been lashed by rain for the previous 48 hours and extra moist climate is forecast within the coming days.

New Zealand’s one-off Take a look at in opposition to Afghanistan close to New Delhi was deserted final month with no ball being bowled after 5 days of rain.

After persistent rain on the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday umpires referred to as off the day at 2:30 pm (0900 GMT).

The toss is now set for 8:45 am on Thursday, if it dries up. Preparations for the primary match of the three-Take a look at collection have been additionally hit by the climate with coaching for each groups cancelled on Tuesday.

The second Take a look at begins in Pune on October 24 and the third is in Mumbai on November 1.

(With AFP inputs)