IND vs NZ, 1st Test, Day 1 Highlights: Rain Plays Spoilsport As First Day Gets Abandoned

Well, the inevitable has happened!! Rain had the last laugh as the play on Day 1 has been called-off. The weather didn't improve and the rain didn't stop as the teams now only have 4 days to churn out a result.

IND Vs NZ, Day 1 Live Score: Covers coming off!!

Good news folks. The covers are coming off. The Chinnaswamy Stadium has a top-notch drainage system and we might get some amount of play today.

IND vs NZ, Day 1 Live Score: Rain Continues To Frustrate Players and Fans

Nothing new to update and it looks like the rain hasn't stopped. There were puddles on the covers before Lunch was called without a ball being bowled in the first session. Anil Kumble, the local lad, on air, had mentioned that looking at the Bengaluru sky, he feels we will have to wait for some more time before we get any action on Day 1. 

IND vs NZ, Day 1 Live Score: First Session Washed Out!

Lunch has been taken as rain continues to persist in Bengaluru. The drainage is brilliant at Chinnaswamy, but the rain needs to stop first, and let's see how things unfold during the rest of the day. Stay tuned!!!

IND vs NZ, Day 1 Live Score: Rain Stopped For A While!!

Ohh! The drizzle had stopped for a few minutes and the groundstaff were having a discussion before it came back. Stay tuned for further updates.

IND vs NZ, Day 1 Live Score: It's Still Raining!

IND vs NZ, Day 1 Live Score: It Is Still Raining In Bengaluru!

It is still raining in Bengaluru and the waiting game continues. Some of the Indian players are heading towards indoor nets now.

IND vs NZ, Day 1 Live Score: Weather Update!!!

Currently, rain is pouring down and the field covers are on, indicating a bleak forecast for the first two days of the Test match. Bengaluru has been experiencing continuous rainfall for the past few days, and the downpour shows no sign of stopping.

IND vs NZ, Day 1 Live Score: Toss Delay!!!

The start of the match has been delayed due to persistent rain. The umpires are currently in discussion with a member of the Indian team's support staff as they assess the conditions.

Hello and a very warm welcome, folks! We are at the beautiful Bengaluru, the Garden City of India! The stage is set for the curtain raiser of the three-match Test series between India and New Zealand and this is OneCricket's Live Blog where you will get all the live updates from the game. It is a clash between two quality international sides with plenty of world-class performers and let's just hope that the Bengaluru weather stays pleasant without rain taking centrestage and we get some good quality Test Cricket. Stay tuned!