IND vs NZ: Bengaluru weather forecast for day 3 of 1st test (Friday, 18 October)

New Zealand are in total control in the ongoing IND vs NZ first test match in Bengaluru.

The opening test of the three-match test series between India and New Zealand is being played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Day 1 of the ongoing test was called off due to continuous rain. The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has one of the best drainage facilities as compared to any other cricket stadiums in India, but still no play was possible on Day 1.

The first test finally kicked off on Day 2 on Thursday (October 17). Indian skipper Rohit Sharma opted to bat first on bowling-friendly conditions. Sharma’s decision to bat first was backfired as Indian batters struggled against the New Zealand pace attack.

The Asian Giants recorded their third lowest total in test cricket and were bundled out for just 46. New Zealand speedster Matt Henry picked up five wickets, whereas William O’Rourke claimed four wickets. 

With New Zealand way ahead in the ongoing Bengaluru test against the Indian cricket team, let’s take a look at the weather forecast on Day 3 of the first test on October 18.

IND vs NZ: Bengaluru weather forecast for day 3 of 1st test (Friday, 18 October)

According to the AccuWeather, the weather forecast for day 3 of the ongoing Bengaluru test between India and New Zealand isn’t good at all. The weather on October 18 will remain cloudy. There are chances of thunderstorms during day 3 of the ongoing IND vs NZ test match.

The probability of precipitation is 67%. There are chances of 27% of a thunderstorm on Friday in Bengaluru. A cloud cover of 100% will remain throughout the day.

IND vs NZ playing XI for the 1st test:

India squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj.

New Zealand squad: Tom Latham (C), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (Wk), Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, William O’Rourke

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