IND vs BAN 1st Test Day 1 Live Score: India are all set to take on New Zealand in the first Test of the three-match series at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The home side come into the game with all the momentum in hand, having whitewashed Bangladesh, in the recently concluded Test Series.
This will be the final home series for India before the WTC final in June, and Rohit Sharma and his men would like to fully take on the opportunity to score maximum points and ensure themselves of a place in the summit clash.
As things stand, India are favourites to make a third consecutive final. The two-time runners up are in first spot on the table with a stunning win percentage of 74.24%. Second-placed Australia are far behind as things stand at 62.50.
India started their campaign with a 1-0 victory in a two-match series against West Indies before drawing against South Africa 1-1. This year, they have played seven test at home and won six of them against England and Bangladesh respectively.
Despite being in such a comfortable position, Team India need to complete a 3-0 whitewash against the Kiwis to confirm a spot in the final, before the big series against Australia in Australia in November.
WEATHER REPORT: The rain is set to play spoilsport, with rain predicted throughout the day according to Accuweather.com
TOSS: The toss has been delayed due to rain
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