AFG vs NZ Day 1 Test 2024 Weather Updates: Groundsmen cover the Greater Noida Sports Complex ground during rains on the eve of the one-off Test cricket match between New Zealand and Afghanistan.Afghanistan vs New Zealand Day 1 Test Match Weather Updates: Both soggy and wet conditions will greet Afghanistan and New Zealand at the Greater Noida Sports Complex, where they are set to play their one-off Test match from Monday.
Even if there is no rain on Monday, it is highly unlikely that there will be a possibility of play on first day of the Test match.
The persistent drizzle on Sunday not only denied both teams the chance to practise but also prevented them from getting a final look at the pitch, which was under covers since 9 AM IST.
According to the Accuweather weather forecast, there is an 11 per cent chance of rainfall at 7 AM IST on Monday. However, the chances increase to 18 per cent by 9 AM IST. The likelihood of rainfall in Greater Noida rises to 44 per cent by 10 AM IST when the match is scheduled to start at the Greater Noida Sports Complex.
According to the Greater Noida weather forecast, there is also a chance of thunderstorms at 11 AM IST.
According to Google’s weather forecast, there is a chance of rain on all 5 days (from September 9 to 13) in Greater Noida.
Given the soggy outfield and poor drainage system at the Greater Noida Sports Complex, it would be a major surprise if the AFG vs NZ toss happens at the scheduled time (9:30 AM IST).
Despite the challenges, Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi is confident that his team will give a good competition to New Zealand.
“We played one three-day game here, so we know the conditions,” he told reporters on Sunday.
“We will try to make the playing eleven according to the conditions. We want to improve in Test cricket, we accept all kinds of challenges. These are very big opportunities to show our talent – score big. If you want that, this is the place to show.”
Afganistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Abdul Malik, Riaz Hassan, Afsar Zazai (wk), Ikram Alikhil (wk), Bahir Shah, Shahidullah Kamal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Shams Ur Rahman, Zia-ur-Rehman, Zahir Khan, Qais Ahmad, Khalil Ahmad and Nijat Masood.
New Zealand: Tim Southee (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Kane Williamson, Will Young.
Afghanistan vs New Zealand, one-off Test live streaming The match will be telecast on Eurosport and Fancode.
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