IND vs NZ 1st Test Day 2 LIVE Scorecard: Rohit Sharma and Tom Latham© AFP
India vs New Zealand LIVE, 1st Test, Day 2: After rain washed out the entire Day 1 of the first Test between India and New Zealand, the crowd at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru would be hoping for some action on Day 2. However, with at least two hours of rain predicted for the day, hopes of a quick start to action may be dashed. Not even the toss was possible due to the constant drizzle on Day 1, and with cloud cover expected to be 100%, a significant gap would be needed to get the field dry even if it stops raining. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Here are the LIVE Score Updates of India vs New Zealand 1st Test Match Day 2, Straight from Bengaluru
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08:47 (IST)
IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Toss
India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat against New Zealand on Day 2 of the first Test in Bengaluru.
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08:46 (IST)
IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Pitch report
“Great drainage. No reminiscence at all that it rained. It has been under the covers, which means it has a lot of dampness. It is quite cold when you tough it. When you touch is slightly harder it is dry underneath. New ball could nip around early on and the spinners could get some help as well,” – opine Simon Doull and Murali Kartik
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08:45 (IST)
IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Will Sarfaraz replace Gill?
As per the current visuals, batter Sarfaraz Khan can be seen warming up and taking some catches at the second slip. On the other hand, batter Shubman Gill cannot be seen practicing. He had suffered a stiff neck and there were reports that he would be missing the first Test against New Zealand.
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08:43 (IST)
IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Rohit, Virat on field
There’s a good news coming in from Bengaluru that the weather is currently clear and the players are out on field. India skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli and roaming on the field and even practicing some shots. The toss will be taking place at 8:45 as per the schedule.
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08:05 (IST)
IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Toss at 8:45
As Day 1 of the match got abandoned due to rain, the toss between India and New Zealand will take place at 8:45 AM in Bengaluru on Day 2.
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08:02 (IST)
IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Quick recap of Day 1
The match officials came out to inspect the pitch around 2 PM after outfield and first layer of covers were removed around 1.50 PM. But there were large damp areas on either side of the pitch as hessians were brought out in a last-ditch attempt to get some game time. However, it was a futile effort as extensive damage was already done by rains of varying intensity from early morning.
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07:47 (IST)
IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Rain played a spoilsport
Unrelenting rain wiped out play on day one of the opening Test between India and New Zealand on Wednesday. The play was called off at 2.34 PM as heavy rain lashed the M Chinnaswamy Stadium after relenting for about half an hour earlier. However, the players and fans are hoping of an uninterrupted play on Day 2.
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07:45 (IST)
IND vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live: Hello
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Day 2 of the first Test between India and New Zealand, straight from M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Stay tuned for all the updates.
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