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Afghanistan vs New Zealand One-Off Test Faces Potential Washout Due to Persistent Rain
The historic one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand at the Greater Noida Sports Complex is at serious risk of being completely washed out. Persistent rainfall and a waterlogged field have rendered the pitch unplayable, resulting in the cancellation of play over the first three days.
Day 4 Abandoned Amidst Unfavorable Conditions
Despite brief periods of sunshine, the field conditions have failed to improve sufficiently to allow play. As a result, the authorities have been forced to call off Day 4 of the match due to continued rain and a soggy outfield. On the initial two days, officials held out hope for weather improvement, waiting until late evening before deciding to abandon play. However, the situation worsened on Day 3 when early morning rain led to severe waterlogging across the ground.
The rain persisted into Day 4, leading to an early cancellation of the day’s play at 9 AM IST. Despite the ground staff’s efforts to rectify the situation by digging up sections of the pitch and filling the damaged areas with dry soil and grass, the conditions remained unplayable.
Uncertain Outlook for Day 5
The ongoing adverse weather conditions have left the Test match hanging in the balance. With forecasts predicting more rain in the coming days, the chances of the match proceeding seem bleak. Accuweather.com reports a 50% chance of rainfall and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon, further dampening hopes of any significant play.
