Rain Disrupts India vs New Zealand Test Match

The first Test match between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru was disrupted by rain, causing the opening day to be washed out, with further rain expected, potentially impacting Day 2 as well. India, currently leading the World Test Championship standings, aims to secure a 3-0 series win to ensure their place in the final at Lord's. New Zealand, coming off a 2-0 series loss to Sri Lanka, faces additional challenges as they cope with the absence of their key player Kane Williamson due to a groin injury, with Tom Latham stepping in as captain. The Test series is crucial for both teams, with India looking to maintain their home dominance, having not lost a series at home since 2012-13, and New Zealand needing to quickly adapt to the subcontinental conditions. The series will be broadcasted on Sports18 and live-streamed on JioCinema, with commentary available in multiple languages. In parallel, New Zealand's women's team has advanced to the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup, eliminating India from the tournament.