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AFG vs NZ 1st Test Highlights: Play called off on Day 1 due to wet outfield, match to start early on Sept 10

The first day of the much-anticipated Afghanistan vs New Zealand turned out to be a damp squib as no play was possible due to a wet outfield. It didn't rain on Monday at all, however, there were a few patches that remained a concern and there is a hope for a full day's play on Tuesday.

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AFG vs NZ 1st Test Highlights: Play called off on Day 1 due to wet outfield, match to start early on Sept 10

Afghanistan vs New Zealand, 1st Test Live Updates: It's not often that a new series brings with it an equal amount of uncertainty as it does the excitement. A first-ever Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand? Woah, that sounds great. But in Greater Noida, a venue which doesn't have as many facilities to be able to hold a game of such stature. However, whatever it is, it is Afghanistan's adopted home ground and they have gotten an opportunity to play a Test match no less. This will be their 10th outing in red-ball cricket while for New Zealand, it is the start of a six-Test long summer in Asia. New Zealand are still very much in the hunt for a spot in the WTC final and even though no points are at stake against Afghanistan this week, this will serve well as a preparation for the Kiwis for five Tests against Sri Lanka and India. Follow all the live updates of the AFG vs NZ only Test-

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  • 4:37 PM (IST) Posted by Anshul Gupta

    CALLED OFF!!

    Despite no rain, unfortunately, the first day of the Afghanistan-New Zealand has been called off due to a wet outfield. The play is set to kick off half an hour early on Tuesday, with 98 overs to be played weather permitting.

  • 3:21 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Kukalyekar

    Update

    Next inspection has now been moved to 4:30 PM IST. Unlikely that any play will happen today now...

  • 3:02 PM (IST) Posted by Anshul Gupta

    AFG vs NZ 1st Test Live: Tea taken, hopefully some positive news in the next inspection

    The tea has been taken as the wait continues. Hopefully, the 3 PM inspection brings some good news.

  • 2:29 PM (IST) Posted by Anshul Gupta

    AFG vs NZ 1st Test Live: Just a sorry state of affairs, another inspection at 3

    The sun has peeped in and out but the teamperatures have been high and despite all of that, the wet patches continue to remain a concern. No play so far and another inspection at 3 PM, which is 2.5 hours before the scheduled end of day's play. 

  • 1:17 PM (IST) Posted by Anshul Gupta

    AFG vs NZ 1st Test Live: Another inspection at 2 PM IST

    There will be one more inspection at 2 PM IST as the wait continues and frustration grows.

  • 1:13 PM (IST) Posted by Anshul Gupta

    AFG vs NZ 1st Test Live: Andrew Leonard informs the wet patches still an area of concern

    The broadcast turned on for a brief period where the presenter Andrew Leonard informed that the wet patches behind him were still a concern and since it has become overcast yet again, there's just hope of some play on Day 1 there in Greater Noida.

  • 11:57 AM (IST) Posted by Anshul Gupta

    Early lunch has been taken, hope for a better update after one hour

  • 11:45 AM (IST) Posted by Anshul Gupta

    AFG vs NZ 1st Test Live: Uh oh! Inspection moved to 1 PM IST

    The frustration grows as the inspection has been moved to 1 PM IST as the official broadcast says. It seems like the wet patches continue to trouble the groundsmen as far as the conditions being fit for the match are concerned.

  • 11:19 AM (IST) Posted by Anshul Gupta

    AFG vs NZ 1st Test Live: Inspection scheduled at 11:30 AM IST

    The patches are wet and it might take an hour or two for it to subside. An official inspection has been scheduled at 11:30 AM IST and the players and fans will be hoping for a positive update.

  • 11:16 AM (IST) Posted by Anshul Gupta

    AFG vs NZ 1st Test Live: Toss delayed due to wet outfield

    It is a sunny morning in Noida on Monday, September 9, however, since it has rained a lot in the past two days, the outfield has taken a beating and there are a few wet patches that are a concern for the officials, especially on the bowler's run-up from the media box end.

  • 11:14 AM (IST) Posted by Anshul Gupta

    Afghanistan suffer huge blow

    Afghanistan suffered a body blow ahead of the only Test match against New Zealand with Ibrahim Zadran getting ruled out due to due to an ankle sprain in his left leg. Zadran will not take part in the upcoming series against South Africa as well.

  • 11:12 AM (IST) Posted by Anshul Gupta

    New Zealand look to remove chinks from the armour

    New Zealand haven't been a great touring side, being the only team to not win an away series in the World Test Championship reflects poorly on them, especially since they have won the inaugural championship. With Tests against Sri Lanka and India on the horizon, it might not be a bad time for the Kiwis to strike some form.

     

  • 11:09 AM (IST) Posted by Anshul Gupta

    Afghanistan probably face their biggest test since India

    Afghanistan have done well against the likes of Bangladesh, Zimbabwe and Ireland across a total of nine Test matches they have played so far. However, New Zealand despite being in alien conditions, will pose a tough challenge to Afghanistan which since their opening Test against India will be their biggest.

  • 11:02 AM (IST) Posted by Anshul Gupta

    Afghanistan take on New Zealand in the only Test

    Afghanistan take on New Zealand in the first-ever Test between the two sides in Greater Noida starting today. Thankfully, the rain has subsided after a couple of gloomy days in Delhi-NCR and it is a sunny morning with a wet outfield as Afghanistan look to get more experience in the format while New Zealand look to get accustomed to sub-continent conditions before five more Tests in Asia. Follow all the live updates of AFG vs NZ 1st Test-