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.

Day 1 of the India vs New Zealand 1st Test at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has been called off due to rain. Not a single ball was bowled on the opening day with the captains not even walking out for the toss which will now take place at 08:45 am (Indian Standard Time) on Day 2 with the play scheduled to commence at 09:15 am.