Afghanistan vs New Zealand

2024 - 9 - 11

Rain, Rain, Go Away! Will AFG vs NZ Test Match Become a Historic Washout?

Afghanistan Cricket - Greater Noida Sports Complex - New Zealand Cricket - Rain Delays in Sports - Test Match History

Is the Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test destined to be the greatest idle game? Let’s dive into the rainy drama!

In a twist that has cricket fans on the edge of their umbrellas, the much-anticipated one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand at the Sahid Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium is teetering on the brink of being canceled without a toss ever taking place. Heavy rains have been a relentless companion to the event, leading to growing concerns that the match may indeed be washed out entirely. This has left fans wondering, is it cricket or a rain dance?

As Day 3 of the Test arrives, the weather doesn’t seem to be in a cooperative mood. Officials have officially called off any chance of play due to the incessant downpour that has drenched the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground. With neither team having the opportunity to showcase their skills on the pitch, this match could possibly go down in history as the first Test since 1998 to have all three initial days washed away without a single ball being bowled. Talk about the ultimate game of waiting!

The cricketing world is no stranger to cancellations, but the notion of an entire Test match being reduced to mere raindrops is a curious scenario. As fans eagerly await an update, commentary ranges from disappointment to lighthearted jokes about the wet conditions. Meanwhile, statistics enthusiasts have begun reliving the last time something akin to this happened. Who knew a weather report could stir up so much excitement?

As we await the official verdict on the fate of the Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test, one must ponder the numerous rain-soaked encounters that have dotted cricket history. Did you know that in 1975, the legendary Ashes Test in Melbourne ended without any play on the third day due to rain, much to the dismay of fans? Or that in 2002, a Test between England and the West Indies was called off after just 105 balls had been bowled, marking a day that nobody remembered for runs scored? It seems rain isn't just a wet blanket; it holds a position of its own in cricket lore!

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Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test likely to be called off without a toss (Business Standard)

The one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand at Sahid Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium is on the verge of being called off without a toss, ...

Afghanistan vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Day 3 called off due to rain (The News Mill)

The one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand is yet to start at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground, as the third day of the match was ...

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Afghanistan vs New Zealand Greater Noida Test To Be Called Off ... (ABP Live)

If AFG vs NZ Test gets called off without a ball being bowled, it will be the first such instance in Test cricket since 1998.

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AFG vs NZ: When was the last time that the first three days of a Test ... (India TV)

The Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground has not been started in the first three days due to rain and the wet ...

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AFG vs NZ Test: Complete washout looms after Day 3 called off due ... (Sportstar)

Incessant rain led to the abandonment of the third day's play of the lone Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium ...

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Afghanistan Vs New Zealand: Why Lone Afg Vs NZ Test Will Not ... (ABP Live)

While it appears unlikely that the Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test match in Greater Noida will have any play, here's why the AFG vs NZ Test is not ...

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Rain Threatens Afghanistan Vs. New Zealand Test Match - WE ... (WE News -)

GREATER NOIDA, India: The third day of the lone Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand was canceled due to persistent rain on Wednesday, raising concerns.

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Third straight day of play abandoned in Greater Noida in ... (CNBCTV18)

Overnight rain had left the umpired with little choice on Wednesday, with no chance for play due to soggy outfield.

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Rain continues to wreak havoc as wet weather puts historic Test in ... (Fox Sports)

Rain continues to wreak havoc as wet weather puts historic Test in danger.

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Afghanistan vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Day 4 Test Match: Rain in ... (The Indian Express)

Afghanistan vs New Zealand Live Score, Day 4 Test Match 2024: The first three days were also called off due to a wet outfield and bad weather conditions ...

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Afghanistan vs New Zealand Live Cricket Score Only Test Day 4 ... (News18)

Afghanistan vs New Zealand Only Test Day 4 Live Updates From Noida. Check the weather update, rain forecast and more from the historic first ever Test match ...

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Afghanistan vs New Zealand: Same story as no play on Day 3 due to ... (Times of India)

Cricket News: The third day of the Afghanistan-New Zealand Test match at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex was abandoned due to persistent rain.

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Afghanistan vs New Zealand Live Score: One-off Test (Day 4) of ... (Hindustan Times)

Afghanistan vs New Zealand Live Score: Welcome to the live coverage of One-off Test (Day 4) of Afghanistan and New Zealand tour of India, 2024.

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Afghanistan vs New Zealand: Play abandoned for fourth consecutive ... (myKhel)

Afghanistan vs New Zealand: Day 4 of the historic one off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand was also called off due to rain and poor ground ...

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Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test: Day 4 abandoned due to rain as ... (The Hindu)

The toss was scheduled to take place at 9a.m. but persistent rain continued to play spoilsport as the match officials called off the day's play for the fourth ...

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Afghanistan vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Day 4 called off after rain ... (ANI News)

The one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand is yet to start at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground, as the fourth day of the match was ...

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Afghanistan vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Day 4 called off after rain ... (The News Mill)

The one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand is yet to start at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground, as the fourth day of the match was ...

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AFG vs NZ one-off Test set to be abandoned without a ball bowled (Sportstar)

While the fourth day's play was called off due to incessant rain and a wet outfield at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium, the match officials decided to ...

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Afghanistan vs New Zealand One-off Test: Will rain play spoilsport ... (Financial Express)

Due to the rainy weather conditions in Greater Noida, the fourth day of the one-off test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand was called off on ...

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1st Time In 91 Years: Afghanistan vs New Zealand Gets Cancelled ... (NDTVSports.com)

Poor facilities and inclement weather has meant that the match is likely to be called off without a ball being bowled. If indeed it happens, it will be the ...

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Greater Noida stadium defeated the Afghanistan vs New Zealand ... (ThePrint)

The rain covers borrowed from Arun Jaitley stadium reached only on the evening of day two. The Test may join the list of rare games abandoned without a ball ...

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Afghanistan vs New Zealand: One-off Test called off without a ball ... (Sportstar)

The one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium in Greater Noida was officially called off on Friday morning, ...

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Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test called off without toss on ... (Business Standard)

The historic one-off Test between New Zealand and Afghanistan was called off due to inclement weather and a wet outfield at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik ...

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Afghanistan vs New Zealand Live Score: One-off Test (Day 5) of ... (Hindustan Times)

Afghanistan vs New Zealand Live Score: Welcome to the live coverage of One-off Test (Day 5) of Afghanistan and New Zealand tour of India, 2024.

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Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test washed out without ball being ... (Times of India)

Cricket News: The one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand was officially abandoned after five days of continuous rain at Greater Noida.

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