Persistent rain canceled Day 1 of the first Test between India and New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. No toss or play was possible. Weather forecasts predict more rain and thunderstorms,

The first test will be played from 16-20 October at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The second Test will be played 24-28 October at Pune's Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. While the third and final Test will take place from 1-5 November at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

The India-New Zealand Test series began on a disappointing note as the first day of play in the series opener at Bengaluru on Wednesday (October 16) was washed out due to rain. A persistent drizzle throughout the day prevented the ground staff from drying the ground in time.