India captain Rohit Sharma has won the toss and decided to bat first in the rain-affected opening test against New Zealand.

Bengaluru: New Zealand powered into a lead of 134 after fast bowlers Matt Henry and William O'Rourke combined to devastating effect to dismiss India for 46 in the weather-hit first Test on Thursday. O

India were bowled out for 46 as NZ's fast bowlers ran riot in overcast conditions on the second day of their rain-hit series opener on Thursday.

Persistent rain has washed out the opening session of the first cricket test between India and New Zealand at Bengaluru, India.

Persistent rain has delayed the toss for the first cricket test between India and New Zealand on Wednesday at Bengaluru, India. India is currently atop the World Test Championship standings, and a 3-0 win in this series against New Zealand would assure its spot for the final at Lord’s next June.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat in the first Test match against New Zealand at M Chinnasawmy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Day 1 of the first India vs New Zealand Test in Bengaluru was washed out due to rain. The toss will now take place on Day 2 at 8:45 AM IST, with play starting at 9:15 AM.

The Karnataka government had declared a holiday for educational institutions for Wednesday, while many tech companies have advised employees to work from home due to warnings of heavy rain in the city.