In Cricket, the opening day of the first test between India and New Zealand was completely washed out due to rain. The match was to be held at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where rains disrupted the play. Day 2 is expected to have an early start with the toss.

India enters the match series following a 2-0 series victory over Bangladesh, while New Zealand comes off a 2-0 defeat in Sri Lanka. Currently, India tops the World Test Championship standings, while New Zealand sits in sixth place.