Cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the India vs New Zealand 1st Test at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on October 16. However, their excitement may be dampened by the forecast, as rain threatens to disrupt the entire five days of play. M Chinnaswamy hasn’t hosted a match in two years, and fans were looking forward to this much-anticipated clash. Despite the weather concerns, if the rain subsides, the ground’s drainage system, one of the best in India, will ensure the pitch is ready for action.
Which drainage system is used in Chinnaswamy Stadium?
Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium boasts one of the best drainage systems in India. Chinnaswamy Stadium has SubAir system installed by the Karnataka State Cricket Association in 2017. This advanced sub-surface powered drainage system allows the ground to be match-ready within just 15 minutes after rain stops, no matter how heavy the downpour. The system costed around Rs 4.25 crore, according to a report in Sportstar.
The SubAir system works by extracting water through super-absorption pipes at a rate of over 10,000 liters per minute, starting as soon as it begins raining. Remote sensors installed in the field activate the technology. Additionally, the aeration feature of the system creates an ideal growing environment for the root zone, reducing turf diseases, algae, excessive thatch, and black layers. It also helps lower the surface temperature, providing more comfort for players on the field.
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Chinnaswamy Stadium weather report
According to weather.com, there is a 60% chance of rain in the outskirts of Bengaluru, with Day 1 likely to be completely washed out. The weather department has also issued a yellow alert for the southern region of India, which includes Bengaluru. The city recorded 16 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours as of 8:30 am on Tuesday.
