Crucial Weather Holds Key to Bengaluru Test Finale

Bengaluru's unpredictable weather could determine the outcome of the India vs New Zealand Test match. Despite clear skies allowing play to progress, forecasts predict rain, potentially favoring India by limiting New Zealand's chase. New Zealand remains optimistic, seeking redemption following a prior series loss against Sri Lanka.

The ongoing Test match between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru teeters on a knife-edge as local weather conditions loom large over the outcome. New Zealand have set themselves up with an advantage, needing just 107 more runs with all ten wickets intact to clinch the win.

The Indian Meteorological Department has forecast a cloudy sky with chances of rain or thundershowers on the final day. This could hamper New Zealand's time at the crease, leveling the playing field for the hosts. Further complicating matters, Accuweather predicts storms late Saturday night into Sunday, potentially aiding India's efforts to defend their score.

India endured early humiliation in the Test, bowled out for a mere 46 runs on the rain-soaked first day. However, they bounced back in the second innings courtesy of Sarfaraz Khan and Rishab Pant's contributions. As New Zealand ended Saturday eagerly poised to bat, a climatic twist could yet prove decisive in this cricket showdown.

(With inputs from agencies.)