The first Test of the three-match series between India and New Zealand is scheduled to be played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The match was supposed to start at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 16, but rain had lashed Bengaluru overnight and, by the time of the report, no play had been possible. Even the toss has not taken place so far. There are fair chances that the play may be all cancelled for the day, but in case the weather clears up by the afternoon, fans might still get to see some action at the ground. M Chinnaswamy Stadium boasts a world-class drainage system, which allows the groundsmen to prepare a pitch within almost no time. In 2017, Karnataka State Cricket Association installed a vacuum-powered drainage system and SubAir subsurface aeration at the stadium. The technology aids in quicker drying of the outfield thus preventing water collection. Officials claim the 200 horsepower machine can drain out water "36 times faster" than regular systems, removing 10,000 litres per minute. If the rain comes to a halt, there are chances that the game might start within 30 to 45 minutes. Also Read | BCCI Extends WPL Player Retention Deadline to November 7 In a video in 2019, India’s first female pitch curator, Jacintha Kalyan, had said: “I had worked at the stadium for two or three years before the sub-air system was installed. I felt it was a tough phase because when it rained heavily, a lot of water would get accumulated on the outfield. The stadium did not have Bermuda grass like now; back then, it was mixed grass. In some parts of the ground, there would be more water than others, and it was tough to clear the.” Chinnaswamy Stadium has the best drainage system in the world. Incredible 😍pic.twitter.com/oezAKcWZST — ben jokes (@its_parvesh_) October 16, 2024 The drainage system costs around Rs 4.25 crore and there are about four kilometres of pipe currently in use.