IND vs NZ, WTC 2021 Live Updates: Day 4 Abandoned Due To Rain, Final Heading Towards Draw
World Test Championship Final 2021, Ind vs NZ Live Updates: The final match of the World Test Championship between India and New Zealand will be played from June 18 to June 22 at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. Check this space for live updates.
The water over here looks alarming. It was a dreadful day at the WTC Final Day 4. ICC must be mindful of the schedules of such important international matches. Venues with less chances of rain should be preferred.
Southampton: Only 141 overs bowled so far over the 4 days of the Test match. The players and fans would be frustrated but the silver lining remains that there are still two full days of cricket remaining.
The second innings is not yet complete. This match looks more or less going in favour of a draw.
Southampton: There will be no further play from Southampton. The news has been confirmed!
Just IN: The play on Day 4 has been abandoned!
The live-action will continue tomorrow. Sad news for cricket fans around the world.
Two more days to go in the WTC Final. See you all tomorrow.
Just IN: The play on Day 4 has been abandoned!
The live-action will continue tomorrow. Sad news for cricket fans around the world.
Two more days to go in the WTC Final. See you all tomorrow.
Southampton: The Live Pictures from Southampton are not looking good. The umbrellas are out and the covers are still on at the Ageas Bowl. The fans watching on TV and on mobile phones will have to settle for some Highlights.
Mohammed Shami and Ajinkya Rahane walked back towards their hotel inside the Ageas Bowl park in Southampton as the downpour continued steadily.
Does that mean that there will be no play on Day 4?
WTC Weather Update: Michael Atherton is here with his weather update straight from Southampton. He has no good news for the cricket fans. Atherton said: "Rain is falling gently, but steadily, so there's no respite. The ground is saturated. We did spot some Indian players with umbrellas. The outfield is also sodden!" on Hotstar.
Atherton added that the spectators have shown enthusiasm but the chances of any play happening are 'not good'. "The spectators are hopeful but the prospects for any play happening on Day 4 are not good, I am afraid. Covers are on and it is still very wet," he added.
Atherton also said that some Indian players (Rahane & Shami) were jogging back from the Pavillion area to the hotel area at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.
The Umbrellas are still out. Although Cricbuzz reported that the drizzling has stopped and there is some sunlight at the Ageas Bowl, there is no official update on the weather.
The Umbrellas are still out. Although Cricbuzz reported that the drizzling has stopped and there is some sunlight at the Ageas Bowl, there is no official update on the weather.
Southampton: "New Zealand have an upper hand right now. But we can expect the same thing that happened with India to happen with NZ. India lost their shape after Kohli got out, If India picks Williamson early, then the NZ batting order might suffer," Dinesh Karthik o current WTC scenario.
Meanwhile, the situation is improving in Southampton but still, the covers are out at the stadium.
Ind vs NZ WTC Final Day 4's proceedings have been delayed due to rain! It has been raining in Southampton since morning. According to the weather update of the fourth day, it may rain all day, in such a situation it seems fans might see a complete washout.
According to Accuweather, there is a possibility of rain on the fourth day. The first and third sessions may get washed out due to rain. There will be dark clouds in the second session as well, but the forecast of rain is in the morning and evening session.
Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of Ind vs NZ WTC Final! According to weather reports, there is a possibility of rain throughout the day in Southampton on Monday. Since the sun is not going to come out, even if the rain stops midway, showers and bad light will most likely interrupt the day's proceedings at regular intervals, hence, the chances of a game happening at Southampton are very slim.
Background
Southampton: India takes on New Zealand in the first-ever World Test Championship, beginning June 18. A tournament that will further give context to Test cricket. Test series' that were being played in isolation, will have a larger motive, that of the World Test Championship final.
Southampton Weather Today: Rain To Play Spoilsport Again?
The final match of the World Test Championship between India and New Zealand has reached an exciting juncture at this time, where the result of the match can go in the favor of either team.
The first session of India vs New Zealand WTC Final Day 4 will prove to be very important for both the teams. However, on the fourth day of the match, rain can spoil the hopes of the fans hoping for a great contest.
According to weather reports, there is a possibility of rain throughout the day in Southampton on Monday. Since the sun is not going to come out, even if the rain stops midway, showers and bad light will most likely interrupt the day's proceedings at regular intervals, hence, the chances of a game happening at Southampton are very slim.
India has picked three pacers and two spinners. While the Top 5 remain as expected. The batting order - Rohit Sharma, Shubhman Gill, Virat Kohli, Pujara, Rahane and Rishabh Pant - was more or less predictable.
India Playing XI for WTC Final 2021: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah
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