India vs New Zealand highlights, WTC Final: Williamson, Taylor lead NZ to World Test Championship title

Jun 23, 2021, 23:19:38 IST

India vs New Zealand, WTC Final Test highlights, Reserve Day: New Zealand beat India by 8 wickets to win the World Test Championship title.

WTC Final India vs New Zealand highlights

WTC Final India vs New Zealand highlights: Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor put on a solid partnership as New Zealand chased down the 139-run target to beat India by 8 wickets and lift the inaugural WTC title. Ravichandran Ashwin gave India a glimmer of hope by sending back both the New Zealand openers but it was not enough. Indian batsmen performed poorly on the reserve day as they could only add 106 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. New Zealand were set a target of 139 runs to win the first-ever Test Championship after bowling out India for just 170. Due to poor weather, the game entered the reserve day. ...Read More

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Jun 23, 2021, 17:47:06 IST

One run off Jamieson over

Pant managed to take a single in the Jamieson over. Will there be an attacking approach from the Indian batters in this session?

Jun 23, 2021, 17:42:30 IST

Players out in the middle

Jamieson is bowling the first over of the second session with Pant on strike.

Jun 23, 2021, 17:02:40 IST

Lunch

India have lost five wickets when umpires called for Lunch. They are 98 runs ahead of New Zealand.

Jun 23, 2021, 17:00:45 IST

India lead reaches 98

Jadeja and Pant have taken India's lead to 98. They both have scored quickly since Rahane's wicket.

Jun 23, 2021, 16:48:54 IST

Jadeja and Pant score quickly

Both Jadeja and Pant are attacking batsmen, they score runs quickly in this session. India could be in a strong position if these two stay in the middle for the next 10 overs.

Jun 23, 2021, 16:43:05 IST

First runs for Jadeja

Jadeja has got off the mark with a double of Wagner. In the next over, Jadeja clipped Boult for a boundary.

Jun 23, 2021, 16:39:23 IST

Ball missing the stumps

NZ have lost a review as the ball was missing the stumps.

Jun 23, 2021, 16:38:37 IST

DRS

The ball from Wagner struck Pant's front leg as he was across. Wagner was interested and NZ took a review after the umpire turned down the appeal.

Jun 23, 2021, 16:34:49 IST

WICKET

Rahane has again been dismissed in an unlucky way. He faintly gloved a ball down the leg-side. Rahane goes for 15. India 109/5

Jun 23, 2021, 16:27:34 IST

100 up for India

Pant's misque in the next over got India past 100. India now lead by 71 runs.

Jun 23, 2021, 16:26:58 IST

India reach 99

Rahane hit a beautiful leg glance which was stopped by the outfielder from going for a four.

Jun 23, 2021, 16:11:13 IST

Boundary

Pant is showing intent. He has stepped down the pitch and hit Wagner for a boundary at long-off.

Jun 23, 2021, 16:01:05 IST

Can Pant fire again?

Pant has scored his first boundary of the day. India needs Pant to deliver in the WTC final. He can change the complexion of the match single-handedly. But can do it again for India? Remains to be seen.

Jun 23, 2021, 15:53:29 IST

India in a spot of bother

With two early blows on the last day of the WTC final, India need to steady the ship now as a score of at least 200 should be targeted.

Jun 23, 2021, 15:50:39 IST

Cheteshwar Pujara’s bad form continues

This is his 6th consecutive score below 30 runs in Tests out of which 3 have been single-digit scores including this one.

Jun 23, 2021, 15:45:56 IST

Southee to Pant - FOUR

First boundary for Rishabh Pant on this Test match. Short and wide, Pant cuts it through gully or a boundary.

Jun 23, 2021, 15:41:46 IST

WTC Final: Stats Alert!

Kyle Jamieson dismisses Kohli for the 2nd time in the match. He becomes the 3rd NZ bowler to dismiss Kohli twice in a match after Trent Boult at Kolkata and Jeetan Patel at Indore both in 2016.

Jun 23, 2021, 15:40:37 IST

OUT! Pujara departs for 15

WICKET! Kyle Jamieson is on fire. Pujara was doubtful, he was hesitant in the forward defence. A fine outside edge and Taylor takes the at first slip. IND: 72/4, lead by 44 runs.

Jun 23, 2021, 15:28:34 IST

WICKET! Jamieson gets Kohli

The Kohli vs Jamieson rivalry continues. Indian skipper nicks a short of a length delivery outside off and gets caught behind by Watling. IND: 71/3, lead by 39 runs.

Jun 23, 2021, 15:22:23 IST

WTC Final: Kohli, Pujara look strong

Captain Kohli and Pujara have been batting patiently against the Kiwi pacers under the sun. All they need is to keep batting, avoid any casualty and put up a solid stand. IND: 71/2, lead by 39 runs.

Jun 23, 2021, 15:15:13 IST

WTC Final: Most matches by Indian captain in Tests

Virat Kohli: 61*

MS Dhoni: 60

Sourav Ganguly: 49

Azharuddin: 47

Sunil Gavaskar: 47

Jun 23, 2021, 15:07:00 IST

Great start to India on Reserve Day

Kohli, Pujara get in action in the first over of the sixth day. They steal 4 runs from Southee's over. Both look good at the moment. IND: 68/2, lead by 36 runs

Jun 23, 2021, 15:04:35 IST

IND vs NZ, WTC Final: Play begins

Indian captain Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara walk out to bat. India resume innings at 64 for 2, with a 32-run lead over New Zealand. Tim Southee begins the proceedings for New Zealand.

Jun 23, 2021, 14:56:51 IST

WTC Final: Kohli getting ready for the final day

Captain Virat Kohli is out on the field and taking throwdowns. He will walk out to bat along with Cheteshwar Pujara with India at 64 for 2. Can he step up with a big innings today? Live action begins shortly at the Rose Bowl.

Jun 23, 2021, 14:49:43 IST

'It'll be a batting day today': Sunil Gavaskar

It's a fabulous day out here today. The sight has been pretty depressing in the last four days. But with the sun out today, it was very cheerful. Today could be the batting day. The last four days we have seen, it's been pretty much the bowlers who have dominated with the overcast condition. But today, it will be a batting day.

Jun 23, 2021, 14:40:08 IST

Reserve Day session timings: Here's how they look like

Session 1: 3PM to 5PM

Session 2: 5:40 PM to 7:55 PM

Session 3: 8:15 PM to 10:30 PM

Jun 23, 2021, 14:31:49 IST

IND vs NZ WTC Final: Pitch Report

"Nicest day we've had throughout the Test. Should be relatively easy for batting. Probably got a draw written all over it, but it's a funny old game," reckons Sunil Gavaskar and Simon Doull on Star Sports.

Jun 23, 2021, 14:26:11 IST

WTC Final Live: Southampton Weather Forecast

Southampton weather prediction or Wednesday (AccuWeather)

No rain in Southampton today. Isn't it great news? Good weather means a lot of action guaranteed at the Rose Bowl

Jun 23, 2021, 14:20:22 IST

'Brilliant exhibition of seam and swing bowling from Shami': Shami

"He is a great exponent of reverse swing bowling. As the match progresses in sub-continent the wicket becomes aggressive. That means the reverse swing is on offer for bowlers like Shami. It was s sensational spell from him yesterday. He was good, he was hitting the bat on third day evening but not getting the wickets. The reason he got four wickets yesterday because he changed the length and also not hesitated to hit a bouncer to Jamieson. He realised that Jamieson will be going to free his arms so he surprised with those short pitch deliveries. Brilliant exhibition of seam and swing bowling from Shami," said Laxman on Star Sports.

Jun 23, 2021, 14:11:11 IST

India aim have back-up runs on final day: Shami

“We have to score as many as possible and then see how much time is left to put them in and decide accordingly. In conditions like England, anything can happen but we simply can’t have a pre-plan in mind that we can get them out in this many overs. You need time to get 10 wickets and some solid plans in place. But first, we need to enough back-up runs,” Shami on India's batting.

Jun 23, 2021, 13:59:56 IST

8 years to India's WCT 2013 triumph

In 2013, MS Dhoni led India to a nail-biting win over hosts England and clinched the Champions Trophy. After 8 years, once again the Indian team is here in England chasing an ICC Trophy. The likes of Kohli, Ashwin, Ishant Sharma were the part of the victorious Indian side. Can they do it again?

Jun 23, 2021, 13:53:25 IST

Shami's brilliance on Day 5

Mohammed Shami was all-over on the fifth day of the WTC Final. The seamer ran through the New Zealand's middle order, starting with Ross Taylor's dismissal in the first session and then castling BJ Watling. After lunch, he hunted down Colin de Grandhomme and Kyle Jamieson give an edge to India over the Kiwis.

Jun 23, 2021, 13:47:26 IST

WTC final: What if the match ends in a draw

Just to remind you, that in case if the final of the WTC final ends in a draw, both teams - India and New Zealand - would share the trophy. To extract a result, both sides have to come out with a plan. The one who performs loosens the grip, misses out in a chance to bet the World Test Champions.

Jun 23, 2021, 13:35:01 IST

All eyes on Virat Kohli

It's going to be a tough task for the Indian captain as he will be expected to hold the fort against a potent Kiwi attack on the final day. Unlike the first innings, the conditions will be different and Kohli could be the gamechanger if India wish to force a result. He is currently unbeaten on 8 and a crucial innings is expected from the run machine.

Jun 23, 2021, 13:24:47 IST

Weatherman DK gives update

'We are clear for the FINAL Day!' - says Dinesh Karthik from Southampton.

Jun 23, 2021, 13:18:33 IST

IND vs NZ WTC Final: Score Update

India: 217 & 62/2

New Zealand: 249

India lead New Zealand by 32 runs

Jun 23, 2021, 13:08:43 IST

ICC WTC Final IND vs NZ Reserve Day Live

Hello and welcome to the live blog of ICC WTC Final between India and New Zealand in Southampton. It's the final day of the match, (the reserve day rather) which is going to be a hell of an entertainer. The weather is clear, the sun is out and we will witness a full day's play. Skipper Virat Kohli, along with Cheteshwar Pujara, will walk out to bat and resume the innings on 64/2. India lead New Zealand by 32 runs.