Ind vs NZ, Day 3, Southampton Weather Today: Rain To Play Spoilsport Again? Check Latest Update

Ind vs NZ WTC Final Day 3 Southampton weather update: In case India vs New Zealand WTC Final match does not end in five days, we have a reserve day - June 23 - and remember in case of a tie or draw, the Test Championship mace will be shared by India and New Zealand.

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The final match of the ICC World Test Championship is being played between India and New Zealand at the Ageas Bowl ground in Southampton. IND vs NZ Day 2's play could not be completed due to bad light.

Captain Virat Kohli displayed patience and skill to steady India's innings after fall of quick wickets. India vs England World Test Championship (WTC) Final Day 2 was marred by bad light. Due to this, only 64.4 overs could be bowled on Ind vs NZ WTC Final Day 2.

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Ind vs NZ, WTC Final, Southampton Day 3 Weather Update

However, the weather on WTC Final Ind vs NZ Day 3 is likely to be mostly cloudy, better than the second day and 90 overs of play is also expected. However, according to AccuWeather, there's a forecast of rain on Sunday, June 20 as well. This means the threat of rain on Ind vs NZ Day 3 does lurk at Southampton.

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In case India vs New Zealand WTC Final match does not end in five days, we have a reserve day - June 23 - and remember in case of a tie or draw, the Test Championship mace will be shared by India and New Zealand.

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Team India skipper Virat Kohli (44*) and Ajinkya Rahane (29*) will the start the proceedings for India on Day 3 of Ind vs NZ WTC Final 2021. Openers Rohit Sharma (34) and Shubman Gill 28 helped India get of to a good start. Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara failed to make an impact and could score just 8 runs.  For New Zealand, Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson, Neil Wangner picked one wicket each on Ind vs NZ WTC Final Day 2.  Earlier, after winning the toss, New Zealand invited India to bat first.

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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