Bengaluru weather forecast October 18: What are the chances of rain on Day 3 of the 1st IND vs NZ 2024 Test?
After Day 1 of the first India vs New Zealand Test at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru was completely abandoned due to rain, the match final got underway on Thursday, October 17. A full day's play was possible, with the Kiwis completely dominating proceedings.
Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided that India would bat first despite the obvious moisture on the pitch. The move backfired in a massive way as the hosts were knocked over for a mere 46 in 31.2 overs. The total is India's lowest in Test matches at home and their third-lowest ever. In response, New Zealand went to stumps on Day 2 at 180-3, having already gained a significant first-innings lead of 134.
If we take a look at the weather forecast in Bengaluru for Day 3 of the India vs New Zealand Test match on Friday, October 18, AccuWeather states that it will be cloudy in the morning, with the temperature in the range of 27 degrees Celsius. The probability of precipitation is 25 percent, while the cloud cover is likely to be 100 percent. The humidity level during this phase of the day is predicted to be at 80 percent.
Shifting the focus to the afternoon weather in Bengaluru on Friday, the prediction says that it will be cloudy, with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm expected. The probability of precipitation during this period goes up to 67 percent, while the cloud cover forecast remains at 100 percent. The humidity level is predicted to fall slightly to 70 percent.
As per AccuWeather, the evening weather in Bengaluru on Friday is expected to be slightly cloudy. The probability of precipitation has been put as 25 percent, the cloud cover is expected to remain at 100 percent even as the humidity level in the evening could rise again to 85 percent.
New Zealand bowlers have a feast day in Bengaluru
India's decision to bat first in the Bengaluru Test allowed New Zealand's bowlers to exploit the help in the surface. They made full use of it to knock over the hosts for under 50.
Pacers Matt Henry and William O'Rourke produced outstanding figures of 5-15 and 4-22 respectively. Veteran pacer Tim Southee chipped in with the wicket of Indian captain and opening batter Rohit (2). As many as five Indian batters fell without scoring in the first innings as the Kiwi bowlers had a feast day.