Cylcone Arnab, which has crossed the coast of Andhra Pradesh, has delayed the start of the Ranji Trophy match between Andhra and Chattisgarh in Mulapadu on Wednesday.
The entire ground has been covered with as persistent rain has lashed Vijayawada since Tuesday night. To make matters worse, rain has intensified since 9:00 AM, with the day’s play almost certainly heading towards a washout.
The cyclone, which has been classified as a ‘very severe cyclonic storm (VSCS)’ by the IMD, is expected to bring widespread rain and strong winds to parts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
Chattisgarh is batting on 216/8, after Andhra was bowled out for 231 in the first innings. For the host, Tripurana Vijay and Saurabh Kumar have picked three and two wickets respectively, while Amandeep Khare, batting on 74, is the top-scorer for the visitor.
Published on Oct 28, 2026
