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India vs New Zealand WTC Final Highlights: Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor guide New Zealand to inaugural WTC title

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.

15:18 (IST) Jun 23

Kohli beaten twice

Two cracker of a deliveries from Kyle Jamieson to end the over. Both Jamieson and Virat Kohli have a smile on their faces. Kohli on both the occasions presses forward and gets beaten by the away movement. The ball narrowly misses the outside edge on both the occasions. IND 71/2 after 34 overs.

15:10 (IST) Jun 23

India 68/2 after 32 overs | Lead by 36 runs

Kyle Jamieson starts off with a maiden. Tim Southee to continue from the other end.

15:05 (IST) Jun 23

Jamieson partners up with Southee

A decent start from Tim Southee. Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara collect 4 runs off the first over of the morning session. Kyle Jamieson to share the ball with Southee from the other end. IND 68/2 after 31 overs, lead by 36 runs

15:02 (IST) Jun 23

Kohli gets going on Day 6

On the pads from Tim Southee and Virat Kohli works the ball in the deep mid-wicket region to collect three runs. Kohli and India are off the mark on Day 6. IND 67/2

15:01 (IST) Jun 23

Day 6 gets underway in Southampton

Virat Kohli (8*) and Cheteshwar Pujara (12*) are in the middle to resume India innings on a rare Day 6 of a Test. Tim Southee start the proceedings for New Zealand. Kohli on strike. Two slips and a gully in position. Here we go!!!

14:52 (IST) Jun 23

CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT AN UGLY INCIDENT ON DAY 5

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14:39 (IST) Jun 23

Last time a Test went into Day 6 was in 1979. Still a little bit of grass but not as much as yesterday. WIth the sun beating down, it should ease out nicely for the batsmen. Realistically it looks like a draw unless India lose wickets quickly. Can't see India trying to press in a manner where they will look to set a target. Lovely day to bat. 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.

Simon Doull and Sunil Gavaskar in the pitch report

14:24 (IST) Jun 23

Theatrics!

🤣 😍 😀 🙄 🙃 😠 The many faces of Virat Kohli! Which one will we have at the end of play today? 👀 #WTC21 Final |… https://t.co/lFiu6lx4FD
— ICC (@ICC) 1624437044000

14:17 (IST) Jun 23

We'll reassess in the morning and come up with our plan that's best suited for tomorrow. But we know we've got a tough day ahead of us. Like I said, it's exciting to have all three results still possible. It's a quality Indian batting lineup with two of their best in the crease at the moment. We're going to have to be on top of our game tomorrow and to come, and I think that first hour or two hours is going to be crucial to how each side sets up the day.

Tim Southee after Day 5

14:13 (IST) Jun 23

Here's how the ground looks like at the moment

Sunshine! Day 6 warm-ups underway at the Hampshire Bowl. #WTC21 https://t.co/tjqHtZFDxl
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) 1624437368000

14:08 (IST) Jun 23

Shami talks about his exploits on Day 5

A 4⃣-wicket haul 👌 Southampton memories 😊 That Conway catch 👏 #TeamIndia pacer @MdShami11 discusses it all with fi… https://t.co/hz2JT3Wfu3
— BCCI (@BCCI) 1624422600000

13:55 (IST) Jun 23

CLICK HERE TO READ HOW THE WEATHER WILL BE IN SOUTHAMPTON TODAY

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13:45 (IST) Jun 23

We have lost a lot of time due to rain. So there is no discussion as such, on a total. We have just started our second innings and we need to put runs on the board. 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.

Mohammed Shami

13:35 (IST) Jun 23

RECAP: DAY 5

🔹 Williamson's resilience 🔹 Shami's fiery spell 🔹 Southee's skills Day five of the #WTC21 Final had us on the edge… https://t.co/zSlM1RDRd6
— ICC (@ICC) 1624435227000

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13:30 (IST) Jun 23

The last five Kiwi wickets contributed 114 runs compared to India's 61

13:23 (IST) Jun 23

Kane Williamson (49 off 177 balls; 6x4) was the glue that held the NZ innings together, calm as a monk and playing late, with soft hands and an angled bat

13:10 (IST) Jun 23

Shami bowled 53% of his deliveries outside off and found the near perfect "English" length of around 6 metres

12:54 (IST) Jun 23

WTC Final: Southee double gives New Zealand hope against India

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12:51 (IST) Jun 23

On Day 5, Indian pacers proved that you don't necessarily have to rely on movement in the air to be successful in English conditions

12:44 (IST) Jun 23

On Day 5, the Indian attack had gone back to its plan of taking the leg-side out of play and cutting down on the scoring shots. A plan that has been revered after the success in Australia

India vs New Zealand WTC Final Highlights: Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor guide New Zealand to inaugural WTC title

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India vs New Zealand WTC Final Highlights: Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor guide New Zealand to inaugural WTC title

Simon Doull and Sunil Gavaskar in the pitch report

Tim Southee after Day 5

Mohammed Shami

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