Day 4 of the India vs New Zealand match was called off early due to darkening clouds, which affected play. Day 5 is set to be thrilling, with either history being made or India facing a loss in their home match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. India made a strong comeback after collapsing in the first innings, where they scored just 46 runs and were bowled out. In the second innings, they displayed great resilience and posted 462 runs, setting a target of 107 for the Kiwis to chase.
Since the last day of the match will be the decider, it is crucial to have a full game on October 20 at Chinnaswamy Stadium. However, there are concerns about the weather in Bengaluru on Sunday and whether it will allow the game to reach a conclusion.
M Chinnaswamy Stadium weather tomorrow
There is a high likelihood of rain disrupting the IND vs. NZ match on Day 5 in Bengaluru. The day is expected to be mostly cloudy, with 81% cloud coverage and a 48% chance of thunderstorms. The temperature will be around 27 degrees Celsius, with winds blowing from the northwest at a speed of 7 km/h. Rainfall could reach up to 8.4 mm.
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M Chinnaswamy Stadium weather by time
| Time | Rain Chances (%) |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | 51% |
| 10:00 AM | 51% |
| 11:00 AM | 47% |
| 12:00 PM | 45% |
| 1:00 PM | 49% |
| 2:00 PM | 51% |
| 3:00 PM | 55% |
| 4:00 PM | 39% |
| 5:00 PM | 33% |
| 6:00 PM | 39% |
India’s chances to win the IND vs NZ 1st Test
India has the potential to win the match from this position, as they have quality spinners who could take quick wickets and secure a historic victory by defending the lowest total. On Day 5 of the match, the Kiwis will need to score 107 runs to win in overcast conditions.
