1st day of Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test called off due to wet outfield

The first day of the one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand was called off without play due to wet patches in the outfield in Greater Noida. In spite of the fact that there was no downpour on the first day of the season of the Test, there was a lot of it in the last fortnight. A sub-par seepage framework as well, really intended that there was insufficient time for the outfield to evaporate and play to start. Wet patches close mid-off and mid-on at the structure end kept on concerning umpires who considered that the field of play was not prepared to see any cricketing activity. Various examinations were held over the course of the day preceding play was at last canceled around 4:05 PM IST. The throw will be held at 9:00 AM IST on Tuesday (September 10) trailed by play starting from 9:30 AM IST.