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IND vs NZ Day 5 Start Delayed As Rain Takes Over M Chinnaswamy Stadium Once Again

The covers are in place at Chinnaswamy (X.com/ @Bnglrweatherman)The covers are in place at Chinnaswamy (X.com/ @Bnglrweatherman)

The first Test between India and New Zealand has once again faced a road block as rain has officially delayed the start of the final and final day of the match. However, this is a positive sign for the Indian cricket team, who needed some magic to turn the tide.

Rain Gods Answer India's Prayers

UPDATE: Rain has stopped at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, the sun is out looking bright and nice. Captain Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja and Gautam Gambhir are having a look at the pitch while the others are seen warming up. Following the inspection, the match will begin at 10:15 AM IST/Local Time.

It has been understood that there has been significant rain in Bengaluru for quite sometime now. However, currently there was only light drizzle in the morning because of which the groundsmen were on the field and the mopping up work began. Meanwhile, there was an official inspection at 9:45 AM IST/Local Time which revealed that the match would begin soon.

Rohit Sharma And Co In Dire Need Of Magic And Brilliance

India fought hard to stay in the game on Day 4 of the first Test. Indian stunner Sarfaraz Khan shone brightly, scoring his first Test century with an impressive 150 runs, while Rishabh Pant narrowly missed his own ton, falling for 99. However, this was an important innings from India's perspective, as their remarkable partnership of 177 runs for the fourth wicket propelled India into the lead, giving the team hope after a shaky start.

However, New Zealand staged a remarkable and unexpected comeback after getting the second new ball. Sarfaraz's dismissal in the 85th over proved to be a turning point, as the Indian lower order could not cope with the sudden aggression of the bowlers from New Zealand. Eventually, India was bowled out for 462, setting up a target of 107 runs for the visitors. Matt Henry and William O'Rourke were New Zealand's best bowlers, both picking up three wickets.

Openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway faced only four balls as the rain poured in, leaving them unscathed on the previous day. The Kiwis are in a good situation with 107 runs needed and all ten wickets in hand. The Indian bowlers would have to do something unthinkable to turn the tide.