India vs New Zealand WTC Final Highlights: Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor guide New Zealand to inaugural WTC title
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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jun 24, 2021, 00:01:10 IST
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India vs New Zealand WTC Final Highlights: Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor guide New Zealand to inaugural WTC title

New Zealand enjoyed the greatest triumph in their cricket history as they beat India by eight wickets in the inaugural World Test Championship final at Southampton on Wednesday. Two years on from their agonising Super Over loss to England in the 50-over World Cup final at Lord's, New Zealand's men claimed their first major global title. Set a victory target of just 139 in 53 overs, New Zealand finished on 140-2 with more than seven overs left after the match was extended into the reserve sixth day after two days' play were completely washed out. Stay with Times of India to get live cricket score, ball-by-ball commentary, scorecard from the WTC Final between India and New Zealand.
19:48 (IST) Jun 23
Conway goes down the ground
FOUR!!! A full-length delivery from Moohammed Shami and Devon Conway drills it down the ground to collect his first boundary. A loose ball from Shami to end his third over. Bowling change now for India as Jasprit Bumrah replaces Ishant Sharma. NZ 14/0 after 6 overs, need another 125 runs to win.
19:38 (IST) Jun 23
India keep the pressure on.
Just one run off the bat and 4 leg-byes in the first four overs of the chase for New Zealand. Openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway are looking in no hurry at all at the moment. Both have started off pretty cautiously against Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami, who are charging in with the moving new ball. NZ 5/0 after 4 overs.
19:25 (IST) Jun 23
Shami partners up with Ishant
Ishant Sharma starts off with a maiden. Mohammed Shami to share the new ball with Ishant from the other end. India really need 2-3 quick wickets to make a match out of this. NZ 0/0 after 1 over.
19:22 (IST) Jun 23
New Zealand have the edge!!!
19:20 (IST) Jun 23
Latham, Conway get the chase underway
Tom Latham and Devon Conway are in the middle to start the New Zealand's chase of 139. Ishant Sharma has the new ball in hand for India. Three slips in place for him. Here we go!!!
19:17 (IST) Jun 23
Equation
New Zealand need 139 runs for victory in 53 overs | India need 10 wickets
19:15 (IST) Jun 23
Huge challenge for India | NZ need 139 for win
19:08 (IST) Jun 23
India 170 all out | New Zealand need 139 runs to win
OUT! Jasprit Bumrah fails to trouble the scorers. Tim Southee gets his fourth wicket. And that's a wrap!!! India are all out for 170 in the second innings. They set a below-par 139 run target for New Zealand in this WTC Final.
19:06 (IST) Jun 23
Southee gets Shami for 13 | India now 9 down
OUT! Superb captaincy from Kane Williamson. Got the flying-slip in place for Mohammed Shami and it works immediately for the Kiwis. Tom Latham completes a simple catch. India are now 9 down, lead by 138 runs.
19:00 (IST) Jun 23
Shami stretches lead to 132
A couple of cracking boundaries from Mohammed Shami on either side of the wicket. Cuts Tim Southee behind point on the first occasion and then a cracking pull off the back-foot. India lead now 132.
18:53 (IST) Jun 23
Wickets are tumbling | Boult strikes again
Second wicket in the over for Trent Boult. Length delivery outside off from Boult. Ashwin goes for the big booming drive but only manages to edge it to Ross Taylor at first slip. Ashwin walks back for 7. India are now 8 down with just 124-run lead. IND 156/8
18:48 (IST) Jun 23
Boult strikes on his return | Pant falls for 41
OUT! Trent Boult gets the big wicket of Rishabh Pant. He goes for a wild hoick but miss-times. Henry Nicholls pulls off an absolute stunner, running back from gully. The catch could be the deciding moment of the match. Pant walks back for 41. New Zealand are now on top. IND 156/7 after 69.2 overs, lead by 124 runs
18:41 (IST) Jun 23
Change of tactics from NZ | Southee back into the attack
Neil Wagner gets a breather after a terrific spell. Tim Southee replaces him. Something different to think about now for Rishabh Pant. If Southee manages to find some movement it might get a bit difficult for Rishabh Pant and R Ashwin. IND 156/6 after 68 overs, lead by 123 runs.
18:34 (IST) Jun 23
150 up for India in the second innings, lead by 119 runs
Rishabh Pant 37* | R Ashwin 6*
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18:31 (IST) Jun 23
Jamieson, Wagner on the money post Lunch
New Zealand pacers Kyle Jamieson and Neil Wagner bowling superbly at the moment. Keeping Rishabh Pant and Ashwin under the lid. Wagner has been exceptional with his barrage of bouncers and at the other end, Jamieson continues to test the India batsmen with his perfect line and length bowling. IND 147/6 after 66 overs, lead by 115 runs.
18:18 (IST) Jun 23
Relentless Wagner breaks crucial Jadeja-Pant partnership
OUT! A barrage of bouncers from Neil Wagner from round the wicket and then he suddenly changes the line. Ravindra Jadeja falls for it. Edges the delivery straight to wicket-keeper BJ Watling. Relentless Wagner finally gets his first wicket in the second innings. Jadeja walks back for 16. IND 142/6 after 62.5 overs, lead by 110 runs
18:04 (IST) Jun 23
Jamieson continues to impress
Another tight over, full of action from Kyle Jamieson. A maiden! Beats Ravindra Jadeja twice in the over. Neil Wagner to continue from the other end. IND 137-5 after 60 overs, lead by 106 runs.
17:55 (IST) Jun 23
Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja take India lead past 100 post Lunch
India 134/5 after 57.5 overs, lead by 102 runs
17:52 (IST) Jun 23
Update on Watling injury
BJ Watling has a dislocated ring finger but he is still keeping for New Zealand in this post-lunch session. Just not willing to miss out on any action in his last Test.
17:48 (IST) Jun 23
Wagner partners up with Jamieson post Lunch
A decent first over from Kyle Jamieson. Just one run came off it. Rishabh Pant has made his intentions pretty clear. Went for a wild hoick in the over from Jamieson but missed it completely. Took a single off the very next ball. Neil Wagner to share the ball with Jamieson from the other end. IND 131/5