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IND vs NZ 1st Test: How Does The Sub-Air System At The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Work?

The drainage system at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium (X.com/onecricketofficial)The drainage system at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium (X.com/onecricketofficial)

The first Test between India and New Zealand is all set to begin from October 16, however a big bad omen looms at large hovering over the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. According to the weather forecast, thunderstorms will be seen throughout the game. But a good sign is that the stadium has a sub-air drainage system, which reduces the impact of the poor weather by 70%.

Take a look at the demonstration of the high-tech, Sub Air system here.

How do the Sub-Air systems work?

These state-of-the-art drainage systems, such as the reliable Sub-Air system, are used in stadiums. This system assists the ground staff by enabling quick preparation of the pitch for play after heavy showers. The Sub-Air system is digital, with different modes to suit various weather changes. 

It is supposed to work effectively with a sand-based surface that has been brought in to replace the traditional red soil on the stadium. This is significant because sand does not hold moisture, and water filters through so fast, making the outfield much less slippery.

Sub-Air system One of its flagship machines is the 200-horsepower Sub-Air system. It can drain 10,000 litres of water per minute. With such quick evaporation of water, the field can be used some minutes after heavy rain.

When was the drainage system installed?

In the wake of a rather unsatisfactory Test match against South Africa in 2015, when only one day of play was possible due to continuous rain, the Sub-Air system was installed. Between June 2016 and January 2017, the KSCA carried out an entire overhaul of the playing field, with smart water-detecting sensors forming part of it.

Therefore, a good shower will not prevent viewers from watching a good contest between India and New Zealand. Despite the rains in the past few days, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium  is one of the few venues that can reduce intermissions due to weather conditions.