The one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand at Greater Noida has been marred by persistent rain, leading to four consecutive days without any play. The venue's inadequate facilities, particularly its poor drainage system, have drawn heavy criticism, as ground management struggled to prepare the field despite attempts to dry it using electric fans and foam pads. As a result, the match risks setting an unwanted record, potentially becoming the first Test in Asia to be completely abandoned without a ball being bowled, a fate that has occurred only seven times in Test history. Afghanistan's cricket board, which has relied on this ground for international matches since 2017, is facing scrutiny due to the venue's failure to meet basic requirements. With ongoing rain predicted, the hopes for any play remain bleak, and a controversial option to forfeit innings has been suggested to salvage the match. The situation highlights the challenges faced by Afghanistan in hosting games away from their home country due to security concerns.