ICC WTC Final - India vs New Zealand Live Updates

Cricketnmore Editorial 2021-06-18 13:41:12
LAST UPDATED : Fri 18, 2021 01:42 0thIST

After two years of enthralling cricket, the two top teams on the ICC Test rankings will face-off against one another in the inaugural ICC World Test Championship Final starting from Friday at Southampton.

Key Events

Scorecard

WTC Final: Shami Gets The Breakthrough As Taylor Departs
WTC Final: Day 4 Heading To Another Potential Washout
WTC: Devon Conway Departs For 54
WTC Final: 50 For Devon Conway
WTC Final: R Ashwin Gets The Breakthrough, Latham Gone

Tue, 22 Jun, 2021 05:18 PM IST

WTC Final: Shami Gets The Breakthrough As Taylor Departs

Mohammed Shami gets the first breakthrough of day 5 as Ross Taylor departs for 11.

New Zealand score - 117/3

Mon, 21 Jun, 2021 01:54 PM IST

WTC Final: Day 4 Heading To Another Potential Washout

Day 4 of the India vs New Zealand WTC Final is heading for another washout as the weather conditions aren't looking good here in Southampton.

Hello and good morning from Southampton. We are 90 minutes away from scheduled start of play on Day 4, but this is what it looks like currently. #TeamIndia #WTC21 pic.twitter.com/FoXiut9MYj
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 21, 2021

Sun, 20 Jun, 2021 10:56 PM IST

WTC: Devon Conway Departs For 54

Ishant Sharma gets the breakthrough as Devon Conway departs after scoring 54. New Zealand has lost its second wicket,

Score: 101/2

Sun, 20 Jun, 2021 10:33 PM IST

WTC Final: 50 For Devon Conway

Devon Conway reaches his fifty in 137 balls. This is the first fifty hit by any batter in this match.

Score: 99/1

Sun, 20 Jun, 2021 10:01 PM IST

WTC Final: R Ashwin Gets The Breakthrough, Latham Gone

R Ashwin gets the breakthrough as India gets the first wicket of the innings in the form of Tom Latham.

New Zealand - 70/1

Sun, 20 Jun, 2021 08:40 PM IST

WTC Final: New Zealand 36/0 At Tea

India and New Zealand shared the second session of Day 3 in the WTC Final.

New Zealand - 36/0 in 21 overs (Devon Conway - 18*, Tom Latham - 17*)

Sun, 20 Jun, 2021 06:48 PM IST

WTC Final: India All Out For 217

Kyle Jamieson took five wickets as India got bowled for 217 in the second session of Day 3 in the WTC Final.

India - 217/10 in 92.1 overs (Ajinkya Rahane - 49; Kyle Jamieson - 5/31)

Sun, 20 Jun, 2021 05:50 PM IST

WTC Final: New Zealand On Top As India Score 211/7 At Lunch

The morning session of day 3 belonged to New Zealand as they took four Indian wickets in the WTC Final.

Kyle Jamieson took two wickets while Neil Wagner and Tim Southee got one each.

Ajinkya Rahane is current top scorer - 49 runs.

Brief Score - India - 211/7

Sun, 20 Jun, 2021 05:23 PM IST

WTC Final: R Ashwin Departs For 22

R Ashwin's counter-attacking innings came to an end as he edged one to the slips off Tim Southee.

India 205/7 with Ravindra Jadeja still at the crease.

Sun, 20 Jun, 2021 04:44 PM IST

WTC Final: Ajinkya Rahane Departs For 49

Neil Wagner's bouncer approach works as New Zealand gets the prized wicket of Ajinkya Rahane and India loses the sixth wicket for 182. Rahane scored 49 runs.

R Ashwin is the new batter in.

Sun, 20 Jun, 2021 04:31 PM IST

WTC Final: New Zealand On Top As India Score 171/5

With one hour of the morning session over, New Zealand is on top as they have taken two crucial wickets of Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant.

Ajinkya Rahane is currently at the crease along with Ravindra Jadeja. Kyle Jamieson has taken three wickets so far in this innings.

India score - 171/5

Sun, 20 Jun, 2021 04:19 PM IST

WTC Final: Rishabh Pant Edges One To The Slips

Rishabh Pant has edged one to the keeper as Kyle Jamieson takes his third wicket of the innings.

Pant goes for four off 22.

India score - 156/5

Sun, 20 Jun, 2021 03:46 PM IST

WTC Final: Virat Kohli Out

Kyle Jamieson removes Virat Kohli for 44. The ball seamed in and hit the pads and the umpire had no hesitation to give that out.

India score: 149/4

Sun, 20 Jun, 2021 03:14 PM IST

WTC Final: Day 3 To Start At 3:30 PM IST

Day 3 of the WTC Final between India and New Zealand will have a delayed start due to the wet outfield and overcast conditions.

Session timings for Day 3

Session 1 - 1100 - 1300
Session 2 - 1340 - 1555
Session 3 - 1615 - 1830

Play can go on until 1900 hours.#WTC21 Final https://t.co/dLDHzg562h
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 20, 2021

Good News!!
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.#INDvNZ #Cricket #Southampton #SouthamptonWeather #WTCFinal #WorldTestChampionship pic.twitter.com/VDSrGFN66i
— CRICKETNMORE (@cricketnmore) June 20, 2021

Sun, 20 Jun, 2021 12:08 PM IST

WTC Final: India vs New Zealand Day 2 Highlights

Only 64.4 overs were possible on day 2 of the WTC Final between India and New Zealand yet some cracking drives and a few nervy moments made into the highlights.

Take a look at the highlights of WTC Final India vs New Zealand, Day 2:

A brilliant start from @BCCI's openers
The perfect response from @BLACKCAPS' seamers
The class of Virat Kohli

Relive day two of the #WTC21 Final. #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/VJflwUmdeR
— ICC (@ICC) June 20, 2021

Sat, 19 Jun, 2021 08:31 PM IST

WTC Final: Bad Light Stopped Play

Bad light has stopped the play here in Southampton just after the post-tea session began.

India scores 134/3 with Virat Kohli not out on 40 along with his debut Ajinkya Rahane who is on 20.

We've had another interruption due to bad light.#WTC21 pic.twitter.com/G7oBvEx8uY
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 19, 2021

Sat, 19 Jun, 2021 07:58 PM IST

WTC Final: India Score 120/3 At Tea

Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane held their fort as India scored 120/3 at the end of the second session of the WTC Final.

Tea was taken a bit early due to bad light but the pitch wasn't covered which means there is no rain interruption as of yet.

India - 120/3 in 55.3 overs (Virat Kohli - 35*, Rohit Sharma - 34)

Sat, 19 Jun, 2021 05:11 PM IST

WTC Final: India Score 69/2 At Lunch

New Zealand bowlers struck back with two wickets in the final 30 minutes of the morning session as India score 69/2 at Lunch on Day 2 of the WTC Final.

Kyle Jamieson and Neil Wagner took one wicket each. Rohit Sharma scored 34 while Shubman Gill got out on 28.

Sat, 19 Jun, 2021 04:52 PM IST

WTC Final: Shubman Gill Out, India Score 63/2

Shubman Gill edges the ball to the keeper giving Neil Wagner his first wicket of the match.

Gill made 28 runs from 64 balls with the help of three fours.

The next man in is Virat Kohli.

Sat, 19 Jun, 2021 04:03 PM IST

WTC Final: Steady Start For India, Score 41/0 At Drinks

Indian openers have started well considering the overcast conditions and the ball moving both ways.

India has scored 41 runs without any trouble and New Zealand bowlers continue to bowl disciplined lines and lengths.

Check out the Full scorecard here.

Sat, 19 Jun, 2021 03:17 PM IST

WTC Final: Indian Players Give Tribute To Milkha Singh

The Indian team is wearing black armbands as a mark of respect for Olympic sprinter Milkha Singh, who passed away yesterday.

#TeamIndia is wearing black armbands in remembrance of Milkha Singhji, who passed away due to COVID-19. #WTC21
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 19, 2021

Sat, 19 Jun, 2021 02:59 PM IST

IND vs NZ, WTC Final: New Zealand Opt Bowl Against India

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has won the toss and opted to bowl first against India in the WTC Final at Ageas Bowl, Southampton.

The Ultimate Test Is Here, India Batting First In The WTC Final!!
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.#cricket #indiancricket #Worldtestchampionship #WTCFinal #Southampton #SouthamptonWeather pic.twitter.com/yVSaER9TAu
— CRICKETNMORE (@cricketnmore) June 19, 2021

Sat, 19 Jun, 2021 02:13 PM IST

WTC Final: Covers Off, Toss At 2:30 PM IST

Covers are finally off as both India and New Zealand are warming up to play the WTC Final.

The toss will happen at the scheduled time of 2:30 PM IST and the match will begin at 3:00 PM IST.

While the conditions are still overcast, but the forecast says there is a little chance of rain interruption, at least in the morning session.

Picth For WTC Final!!

Win The Toss And?
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.#cricket #indiancricket #Worldtestchampionship #WTCFinal #Southampton #SouthamptonWeather pic.twitter.com/q7Gsx9XJ5h
— CRICKETNMORE (@cricketnmore) June 19, 2021

Sat, 19 Jun, 2021 11:54 AM IST

IND v NZ, WTC Final: First Session Likely To Start On Time

The sun is shining at Southampton and the weather forecast, too, is giving a positive picture that the first session of the WTC Final is likely to start on time with no rain interruptions in between.

Here are the live photos from Ageas Bowl, Southampton:

Sunshine At Southampton
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.#SouthamptonWeather #WTCFinal #WorldTestChampionship #INDvsNZWTC #indvnz #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/fZ1kRcefmA
— CRICKETNMORE (@cricketnmore) June 19, 2021

Sat, 19 Jun, 2021 10:45 AM IST

Weather Looks Promising As Sun Shines On Southampton

The weather at Southampton looks promising to hold at least the morning session of the WTC Final between India and New Zealand.

According to the UK MET department, "Saturday 19th looks largely dry for Southampton."

There is only a 10% chance of rain from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon, which means the first session is on the cards.

Since the first day of the play got washed out completely, there is a case of reserve day (23rd June) coming into play.

Fri, 18 Jun, 2021 07:25 PM IST

WTC Final - Day 1 Called Off

India vs New Zealand, WTC Final Day 1 has been called off due to rain.

98 overs will be played on the second day of the test match.

Tomorrow's schedule start - 3:00 PM IST

UPDATE - Unfortunately, play on Day 1 has been called off due to rains. 10.30 AM local time start tomorrow.#WTC21
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 18, 2021

Fri, 18 Jun, 2021 02:28 PM IST

#WTCFinal - Rain Denies First Session's Play

Heavy rain in Southampton has certainly taken a massive toll on the ICC World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand as there will be no play in the first session on Day 1. The toss has also been delayed due to continuous drizzling.

Update: Unfortunately there will be no play in the first session on Day 1 of the ICC World Test Championship final. #WTC21
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 18, 2021

Fri, 18 Jun, 2021 01:52 PM IST

#WTCFinal #IndvNZ - India Include 2 Spinners In The Playing XI

India will play two spinners and three fast bowlers in the World Test Championship final against New Zealand that begins on Friday here at the Hampshire Bowl.

Both Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin have been included while Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami and Ishant Sharma will comprise the pace bowling attack.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant will bat at No. 6. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill will open.

India XI: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (captain), Ajinkya Rahane (vice-captain), Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami and Ishant Sharma.

Since the maiden Test match between the inventors of the game, England and Australia, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 1877, there have been in phases undisputed champions in the format, but never has any team been officially crowned.

Now, a two-year league has culminated in a knockout final between India and New Zealand, who emerged with the highest points.

Given the high stakes, India have rather gambled with a preparation consisting of net practice and intra-squad mock matches; as opposed to opponents New Zealand being pristinely tuned up following their victory in the two-Test series against England.

BCCI has already announced the Indian Playing XI for the World Test Championship final.

India XI: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (captain), Ajinkya Rahane (vice-captain), Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami and Ishant Sharma.

New Zealand board has announced 15 member squad for the WTC Final:

Kane Williamson (c), Tom Blundell, Trent Boult, Devon Conway, Colin de Grandhomme, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Ajaz Patel, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner, BJ Watling, Will Young