IND vs NZ, Weather Report: India at rain god’s mercy in Bengaluru as visitors look to draw first blood

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khelja|20-10-2024

India will have hopes in the heart but fate won't be in their hands on Sunday (Oct 20) as they look to save the Bengaluru Test against New Zealand.
With New Zealand needing only 107 runs to win and having the entire Day 5 in hands, much will depend on what role rain will play with heavy showers and bad light wrapping proceedings on Saturday. So what is the weather forecast for Sunday and will New Zealand be able to win the Bengaluru Test? Here are all the details. What is the Bengaluru weather forecast for Sunday? Practically, India still have an opportunity to win the match in case they manage to bowl out New Zealand and win the match. However, with 109 runs needed from a minimum of 90 overs and 10 wickets in hand, the result favours New Zealand's win. While India's chances of a win remain slim, a draw will be the best possible outcome for India for which weather will have to play a big role. According to AccuWeather, it will be mostly cloudy on Day 5 which will encourage India's chances of a draw. Three hours of heavy rain is also predicted on the day while overnight conditions will also play a huge role. With 81 per cent cloud cover, India will look to also take advantage of the situation if presented.   With New Zealand needing 107 runs to win after bowling out the hosts for 462 in the second innings, India will retain remote chances of a win. Overcast conditions and early wickets could help Rohit Sharma and Co win the match. Interestingly, India have defended the same total to win a Test match on home soil when they got the better of a mighty Australian team consisting of Ricky Ponting, Justin Langer, Matthew Hayden and Adam Gilchrist in 2004. Defending 107, India bowled out Australia on 93 to win the Mumbai Test match by 13 runs in November 2004.
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