Bengaluru weather forecast October 17: What are the chances of rain on Day 2 of the 1st IND vs NZ 2024 Test?
The opening day of the first Test between India and New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday, October 16, was completely washed out due to rain. The weather prediction for Day 1 of the Test was rather gloomy. Unfortunately, for fans and players, the forecast came true.
Even the toss could not be conducted due to rain and the covers were on at Chinnaswamy Stadium throughout the day. Even after lunch was called on Day 1, there was no play in the second session as the rain continued steadily. Covers were removed briefly in the afternoon when the rain stopped, but the good news was shortlived as the heavens opened again rather soon.
The play was called off at around 2:30 PM IST as it continued to rain. Weather permitting, Day 2 of the first Test between India and New Zealand will get underway at 9:15 AM. However, the weather forecast for Day 2 of the contest is also not too bright.
As per AccuWeather, the morning weather forecast in Bengaluru for Thursday, October 17, states that conditions will be cloudy, with a thunderstorm expected in parts of the area. The probability of precipitation is 40 percent, while the cloud cover is expected to be 100 percent.
Looking at the afternoon weather forecast, the prediction is pretty similar. It will remain cloudy, with a thunderstorm expected in some parts of the area. The probability of precipitation remains 40 percent, while the cloud cover is likely to be 100 percent again.
Shifting the focus to the evening weather prediction in Bengaluru on Thursday, AccuWeather states that it will be partly cloudy with temperatures in the range of 22 degrees Celsius. The probability of precipitation during this phase is 20 percent even as the cloud cover is likely to stay 100 percent.
What is India's record in Test matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru?
India have played 24 Test matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, winning nine and losing six, while nine games have ended in a draw.
India's first match at the venue was played against West Indies in November 1974. The hosts went down in the contest by 267 runs. India's most recent Test at the Chinnaswamy Stadium was against Sri Lanka in March 2022. The hosts came up with a dominant performance to clinch the game by 238 runs.