The possibility of the India vs New Zealand 1st Test match in Bengaluru getting a historic tag is still alive, thanks to the scenario created by India’s Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant on Day 4, which pulled India back into the game after the disastrous Day 2. Day 3 was a more mixed session, but Day 4 saw India’s dominance for almost the first six to seven hours of the game. But the game then turned quickly when New Zealand took the new ball, reminding us of India’s collapse in the first innings, which was repeated in the second. After Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant created a solid partnership, they got out, and no other batters could perform magic with their bats. As a result, India got a lead of only 106 runs.
However, looking at the past, we’ve seen how this lineup has performed with the ball when required the most, so India does have a chance to make this Test unique by defending this low total. But how can they proceed since Day 4 ended early due to consistent rain and poor light? See when Day 5 is starting.
What time Ind vs Nz 1st Test match starts
Things have changed. The last four days saw the game start at 9:15 AM, lasting until around 11:15 AM. Play resumed from 11:55 AM to 1:55 PM for the second session. After a 20-minute tea break, the next session started at 2:15 PM and ran until 4:15 PM. But now, since the surface has been under covers for a long time and the wet outfield issue as well, the game is set to start at 10:15 AM after the inception at 9:45.
Where to watch India vs New Zealand live
Indian cricket fans can catch the live streaming of the match on the Jio Cinema app or website. Although the chances of the game starting at the usual time look difficult for Day 5, the possibility of play is still present. The live telecast is available on the Sports18 network.
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Weather
The chances of rain are real, heavy showers have already halted play on multiple occasions. The first day of the game got washed out due to this, and the second day also saw rain. On the last day, there’s a strong possibility of rain. According to many forecasting reports, we can expect thunderstorms around 9 AM to 10 AM, which may push the game starts. The surface is still under the covers, making things interesting. Temperatures are forecasted to hover around 25 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels between 60% and 70%.
