IND vs NZ, WTC 2021 Highlights: New Zealand WIN The Final By 8 Wickets, Kyle Jamieson Man Of The Match

World Test Championship Final 2021, Ind vs NZ Day 6 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.

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.

Gloomy weather,bad light and rain have spoiled the thrill of the ongoing nail-biting World Test Championship Final between India and New Zealand. 

Ind vs NZ, WTC Final: Southampton Weather Update Today on Day 5

As per the weather reports, on June 23, Wednesday, it will be cloudy in Southampton. Rain is unlikely to affect Southampton's Rose Bowl on Day 6. There's also less chance of rain in the evening. Ind vs NZ Day 6 could see a dry day with lots of sunshine.

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

00:29 AM (IST)  •  24 Jun 2021

WTC Final

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23:39 PM (IST)  •  23 Jun 2021

WTC Final: New Zealand Keeper Retires Today

BJ Watling | Retiring today: "My mum has been a huge help through tough times. My wife Jess, two boys, Miller and Hudson. It's been a long time away from home. We've had a pretty special group, and I'm extremely happy to end it on a high."

23:37 PM (IST)  •  23 Jun 2021

Kyle Jamieson's Comments

Kyle Jamieson won the Man of the Match award. "It was a very good Indian side, so we knew we are gonna have a tough time. Just nice to bowl first up and to get a few wickets is always good."

On picking Virat Kohli twice: "He is obviously a world-class player."

23:18 PM (IST)  •  23 Jun 2021

WTC Final: Ross The Boss

Ross Taylor: "I think, the 2019 WC was really tough for us and this makes up for it. I am sure this feeling will sink in. This moment makes it special for the family and friends and their sacrifices."

23:06 PM (IST)  •  23 Jun 2021

New Zealand vs India, Day 6: NZ (2nd Innings) - 140/2 Runs (45.5 Overs)

Mohammed Shami to Ross Taylor - it\'s a magnificent shot down the ground for a stunning boundary. Kane Williamson looks mesmerised at the other end.