India are playing against New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru in the first Test of the three-match series. The weather has played a major role in the match as it became the major reason behind New Zealand's clinical bowling during Team India's first innings. The Indian team was blown away for 46 runs registering their lowest team total at home and lowest by any team in Asia. The Kiwi pacers including Matt Henry, William ORourke and Tim Southee shared 10 wickets within themselves while bowling under overcast conditions. Sarfaraz Khan Turns Furious at Rishabh Pant After Left-Handed Batter Survives Ugly Run-Out Due to Miscommunication Between Wickets During IND vs NZ 1st Test 2024 (Watch Video).

The rain didn't allow any play to commence on Day 1 and the whole day was washed out without any ball being bowled. The rest three days as of now has been a rollercoaster ride. The Indian team seem to regain control back over the match after New Zealand's brilliant batting and bowling in their first innings. Team India has registered a score of 344/3 in 44 overs while batting in the second innings on Day 4. Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant put the Indian team in the driver's seat before rain forced an early lunch. The Indian team will want the weather gods to favour them on the remaining of Day 4 and rest Day 5 so that they can push themselves to win the match. Sarfaraz Khan Hits Maiden International Century, Achieves Feat During IND vs NZ 1st Test 2024.

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What Will Be Bengaluru Weather During IND vs NZ 1st Test 2024 Days 4 and 5?

As per Accuweather, the weather on Day 4 which is October 19, only 4 to 6 percent rain is predicted and the temperature is predicted to be between 24 degree celsius to 26 degree celsius. On the other hand, there is more than 40 percent chance of rain on Day 5 which is October 20 and the temperature is expected to be between 22 degree celsius to 26 degree celsius.

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