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Rain To Save India's Winning Streak At Home? Weather Update For Day 5 Of 1st Test vs NZ At Chinnaswamy

Chinnaswamy Stadium - (Source: @Johns/X.com)Chinnaswamy Stadium - (Source: @Johns/X.com)

New Zealand are on the brink of producing an upset against India and beat the Rohit Sharma-led side at their home as the Kiwis require just 107 runs to win on day 5 of the first Test at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

It has been an exciting game so far, with a lot of twists and turns. Meanwhile, rain has also played a spoilsport in the ongoing match as the first day was entirely washed off because of rain, while other days were affected by rain.

Rain Plays A Spoilsport

Despite the rain, New Zealand restricted India to their lowest-ever Test total at home (46) and posted a stunning 402 on the board courtesy of Rachin Ravindra's century. 

In the second innings, India looked solid as the top order rose to the occasion and cut down the heavy lead. However, the lower-middle order was ineffective, as India lost the final seven wickets for just 54 runs. From 408/3, India went to 462/10, setting up a target of 107 runs.

As soon as New Zealand began the chase, the umpires called for stumps because of bad light that was followed by a heavy downpour in Bengaluru. While the players are hopeful of defending the totals, the fans are praying to rain gods to shower heavy rain at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on day 5. Thus, this article will shed light on the weather report for day 5 of the first Test.

Weather Update For Day 5 At Chinnaswamy Stadium 


In a delight for the Indian fans, there are 80% chance of heavy rain at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on day 5. Further, 48% chances are of thunderstorms. One area and key stat that the fans must look at it the hours of precipitation, which is said to be for three hours. 

Also cloud cover is touted to be around 81% that can also result in bad light and frequent stoppage of play. With overcast conditions and rain predicted, it would pose challenge for New Zealand as the ball would swing a lot.