Afghanistan vs New Zealand Live Score, Day 1 Test Match: Next inspection will be held at 11:30

Afghanistan vs New Zealand Live Score, Day 1: AFG take on NZ in one off Test.

Afghanistan vs New Zealand Live Score, Day 1 Test Match Today: Afghanistan and New Zealand will be wary of the pitch conditions and weather forecast as the two teams are all set to lock horns in Greater Noida’s Manuka Oval on Monday

With the pitch under wraps on the eve of the match, the venue which was once banned by the BCCI seems ill equipped to hold an international match with a poor drainage system that might struggle to get the match started even if rain abates.

Groundsmen cover the Greater Noida Sports Complex ground during rains on the eve of the one-off Test cricket match between New Zealand and Afghanistan, in Greater Noida, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Afghanistan vs New Zealand, one-off Test: Once banned by the BCCI, an ill-equipped venue awaits Kiwis and Afghans in Greater Noida

Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran twisted his ankle while taking a catch during a fielding drill on the eve of the one-off Test match against New Zealand at the rain-soaked Manuka Oval pitch.

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi said they would take a call on Zadran’s availability before the toss but was not impressed with the facility, which used to be home to Afghanistan cricket (ACB). “Ibrahim Zadran has sustained an injury in his ankle. He is being monitored now and we will take a call tomorrow,” he said.

The incessant rain has hampered Afghanistan’s one-week training camp as they only managed to eke out one three-day game instead of the planned two. On the other hand, the New Zealand cricket team’s two practice sessions were completely washed out due to rain and on Sunday, they didn’t even step out for routine fielding drills due to the soggy outfield. (READ MORE)

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First uploaded on: 09-09-2024 at 08:11 IST