India had a rare off-day in a home Test. The hosts were bowled out for 46, their lowest Test total in familiar conditions. New Zealand sealed a 134-run lead after Devon Conway's stroke-filled 91 in Bengaluru.

Even though New Zealand lost three wickets, including Devon Conway after a dashing 91, they still ended the day with a lead of 134 runs.

India captain Rohit Sharma has won the toss and decided to bat first in the rain-affected opening test against New Zealand.

The first day of the IND vs NZ Test match has been called of due to rain without a single ball being bowled, The weather does not look promising for the remainder of the Test either

New Zealand’s pace trio of Tim Southee, Matt Henry and William O’Rourke needed just 31.2 overs to skittle India for 46, their lowest total at home in 90 years of Test cricket.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat in the first Test match against New Zealand at M Chinnasawmy Stadium in Bengaluru.

A change yet again for KL Rahul, which Anil Kumble jokingly says comes with the name, referring to the number of times his longtime teammate Rahul Dravid moved up and down the order over the course of his prolific career.

Incessant rainfall led to suspension of play on the first day of the opening Test between India and New Zealand, on October 16. The play was called off at 2:34 pm after heavy rain persisted, lashing Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Day 1 of the India vs New Zealand 1st Test at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has been called off due to rain. Not a single ball was bowled on the opening day with the captains not even walking out for the toss which will now take place at 08:45 am (Indian Standard Time) on Day 2 with the play scheduled to commence at 09:15 am.

Staying true to the weather forecasts, the morning session of the first Test between India and New Zealand at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as incessant rain didn't even allow the toss to happen.