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.

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.