The Afghanistan vs. New Zealand one-off Test match saw its second day washed out on September 10, 2024. Despite no rain, the grounds at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida were unfit for play. The poor condition of the outfield led match officials to call off the day.

Both teams, eager to make a mark, were left frustrated by the delay. Groundsmen worked to fix the field, but their efforts proved futile. This abandonment followed a trend of disappointing infrastructure issues at the venue, which had been criticized earlier for substandard spectator facilities.

Afghanistan is hoping for a fair chance to compete against the experienced New Zealand squad, but the weather and field conditions have cast doubts on the Test’s future. New Zealand, aiming for a strong start to their international campaign, must now wait for better conditions to resume the match.

Cricket fans are now looking forward to improved field conditions on the third day, hoping for competitive play between these two teams.