AFG vs NZ 1st Test Highlights: Second day's play called off despite no rain with ground not ready
The first two days of the much-anticipated Afghanistan vs New Zealand turned out to be a no-show despite there being no rain on on Monday and Tuesday. The poor facilities in Greater Noida have hogged the limelight now and all eyes will be on Day 3 now.
AFG vs NZ 1st Test Live Score: Second day's play called off despite no rain with ground not ready
Afghanistan vs New Zealand, 1st Test Live Updates: Poor conditions, even worse management in and around the stadium - complaints and frustration - that was the only takeaway from the opening two days of the only Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand in Greater Noida. The adverse conditions prevented any play from happening on the first two days despite the sun shining for the whole day. There was some rain overnight as well but there is hope for some play on the third day.
Live updates : AFG vs NZ, 1st Test Day 2 Live Score and Updates
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September 10, 2024 3:25 PM (IST) Posted by Aditya Kukalyekar
Play called off
The second day's play has been called off with umpires deeming conditions not good enough to play. Poor state of affairs as it never rained today since morning.
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September 10, 2024 1:05 PM (IST) Posted by Anshul Gupta
AFG vs NZ 1st Test Live: Next inspection at 3 PM, it keeps getting weirder and just disappointing
The waiting game continues for the second day in a row as despite there being no rain, the wet patches do not seem to get dried up and the absolute frustration for everyone is growing. The next inspection will be after three hours from now at 3 PM, and chances of play look really bleak for second day on the bounce.
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September 10, 2024 1:01 PM (IST) Posted by Anshul Gupta
AFG vs NZ 1st Test Live: Outfield dug up, chances of play seem to be remote
Drier patches of grass are being taken from the practice facilities to the ground as wet patches on the outfield are being dug up. Table fans, sponges, dry clothes are being used to dry the area which has taken the most beating and the chances of any play seem to be very remote.
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September 10, 2024 10:03 AM (IST) Posted by Anshul Gupta
AFG vs NZ 1st Test Live: Same sorry story yet again!
"It is the same story. We had a huge downpour last evening and we have some new (wet) patches to worry about. The area is around cover-point/ mid-wicket region. They are taking out the patch of grass and replacing it with new ones. This might work. But at the moment it is not looking promising," reports Farveez Maharoof.
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September 10, 2024 10:02 AM (IST) Posted by Anshul Gupta
AFG vs NZ 1st Test Live: First inspection directly at 12 PM
It seems like the weather gods and destiny wasn't in favour of this Test match happening. Just when it was about to start, the groundsmen started digging the outfield up. Now, the first inspection has been kept directly after lunch on Day 2, at 12 PM IST.
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September 10, 2024 10:01 AM (IST) Posted by Anshul Gupta
Uh ho!!! Not a good news, just when everyone was getting ready for toss, it has been held up
The toss has been delayed once again as the groundsmen for some reason are digging up the area around mid-on, the problem area yesterday because of the late-night shower and for now there's a hold-up. Stay tuned for more updates!
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September 10, 2024 9:59 AM (IST) Posted by Anshul Gupta
Will Afghanistan be able to challenge New Zealand in alien conditions for the Kiwis? The toss is about to take place...
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September 10, 2024 9:50 AM (IST) Posted by Anshul Gupta
It is dry for now but there was a morning shower on the radar from IMD
The weather has improved from Monday onwards. It poured a bit last night but hopefully it will not prove to be a much of a problem. There was a morning shower on the horizon but for now, it has subsided and the match is set for an on-time start at 9:30 AM.
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September 10, 2024 9:46 AM (IST) Posted by Anshul Gupta
Conditions might force the captains to bowl first
The pitch has been under the covers for a couple of days while the outfield has taken a beating due to the ongoing monsoon season in Delhi-NCR. Hence, the conditions are far from perfect for the batters and hence, both captains will be eager to bowl first at the Shaheed Vijay Pathik Sports Complex Stadium.
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September 10, 2024 9:42 AM (IST) Posted by Anshul Gupta
Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test match to begin, Round 2
It was a damp squib of a start to the only Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test match in Greater Noida amid poor conditions as despite the sun shining throughout the day, not a single ball was bowled due to the wet outfield. The multiple wet patches in the 30-yard circle especially didn't let the officials take any risk especially after Ibrahim Zadran got injured following a slip. So, it begins again, hopefully for an on-time start on Tuesday morning.