Weather Update for India vs New Zealand 1st Test in Bengaluru: Can Rain Prevent Rohit Sharma and Team India from Achieving a 36-Year First Against New Zealand?

On Day 5 in Bengaluru, India will be seeking a miraculous turnaround to secure a smoother path to the World Test Championship final with a clean sweep at home. Meanwhile, New Zealand, in a more favorable position, will be eyeing their first Test victory on Indian soil in 36 years and their third overall. However, the weather conditions could also play a crucial role in determining the outcome.

Weather has played a crucial role in the opening Test so far, having washed out the entire first day without a ball being bowled. Although Bengaluru witnessed a clear sunny sky on the next two days, the conditions remained overcast throughout Saturday, before the rain forced an early Lunch on Day 5. The dark clouds over the Chinnaswamy stadium also caused early stumps due to poor light, which had left captain Rohit Sharma and former skipper Virat Kohli furious at the umpire.

According to Accuweather, there is 51 per cent chance of rain at 9 AM in Bengaluru, which is 15 minutes before the scheduled start, and it rises to 55 per cent at 3 PM. However, the probability drops to 39 per cent 4 PM and 33 at 5 PM. Overall, the website reads: 'mostly cloudy with a thunderstorm.'