The wait continues and there's no good news. We will have yet another pitch inspection in about 85 minutes time at 4:30 PM IST.
Afghanistan Vs New Zealand One-Off Test Day 1 LIVE Score: Tea Taken, Next Official Inspection At 4:30 PM
The Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Ground in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida is making its Test debut as Afghanistan face New Zealand for a one-off Test starting today, September 9. Follow live scores here
Afghanistan Vs New Zealand Test Day 1 Live
Afghanistan Vs New Zealand Test Day 1 Live
Tea taken on Day 1 of the one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Ground in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida. However, we are not far away from a pitch inspection.
Afghanistan Vs New Zealand Test Day 1 Live
Well, the wait continues and the inspection is pushed, and it will now take place at 3:00 PM. Not great signs as there has been little to no rain since morning.
Afghanistan Vs New Zealand Test Day 1 Live
The live visuals look promising with the sun beating down. We will have one more inspection in about 30 minutes time at 2:00 PM.
Afghanistan Vs New Zealand Test Day 1 Live
As we eagerly wait for some official news, let us have a look at what's in store for these two teams next.
The Kiwis will next travel to Sri Lanka to play two Tests, and will then fly to India for a three-match Test series.
On the other hand, Afghanistan will take on South Africa in a three match ODI series.
Afghanistan Vs New Zealand Test Day 1 Live
We should have an official update soon. The players are seen warming up. Fingers crossed for some cricketing action soon.
Afghanistan Vs New Zealand Test Day 1 Live
Scratch that, an early lunch has been taken at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Ground in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida. The sun gods seem to have disappeared as well, with the conditions now overcast.
Afghanistan Vs New Zealand Test Day 1 Live
Okay, more official news. The next inspection is at 1:00 PM, and Lunch will be taken as scheduled at 12:00 PM. The ground staff have been working non-stop in hope for some cricket.
Afghanistan Vs New Zealand Test Day 1 Live
We are 20 minutes away from the next pitch inspection in Greater Noida. The super soppers are doing their thing to dry out the outfield as the wait for good news continues.
Afghanistan Vs New Zealand Test Day 1 Live
It's bright in Greater Noida as the sun gods have started to smile, but the conditions will need improvement. The next pitch inspection will be held at 11:30 AM. Fingers crossed!
Afghanistan Vs New Zealand Test Day 1 Live
The pictures from the ground does not look super promising at the moment, but with the sun beating down, we could have some cricket in an hour or two.
Afghanistan Vs New Zealand Test Day 1 Live
Well, there's some bad news as well as something. The toss has been delayed due to wet outfield, but we will have our next inspection at 10:00 AM IST.
Afghanistan Vs New Zealand Test Day 1 Live
The probable XIs for the one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand hosted at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Ground in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida.
New Zealand XI: Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee (c), Matt Henry, Ajaz Patel
Afghanistan XI: Riaz Hassan, Abdul Malik, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Rahmat Shah, Bahir Shah, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Zia-ur-Rehman, Nijat Masood, Qais Ahmad, Zahir Khan
Afghanistan Vs New Zealand Test Day 1 Live Score
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand.