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India vs New Zealand WTC Final Highlights: India 146/3 as bad light forces early stumps on Day 2

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jun 19, 2021, 23:13:14 IST

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India vs New Zealand WTC Final Highlights: India 146/3 as bad light forces early stumps on Day 2

Stay with Times of India to get live cricket score, ball-by-ball commentary, scorecard from the World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand. Bad light played the spoilsport in the final session as only 64.4 overs of play could take place on Day 2 of the WTC Final. A solid batting performance led by skipper Virat Kohli (44*) and his deputy Ajinkya Rahne (29*) took India to 146 for 3 at stumps with the duo adding unbeaten 58 runs for the fourth wicket.

14:29 (IST) Jun 19

"New ball bowler, you would enjoy bowling here. Fair bit of grass which means the ball will certainly seam and with the overcast conditions it will also swing. Historically, it has helped seamers a lot more than spin. But if the sun does come out on days 3 and 4, spinners will come into play. Looks pleasurable for bowling"

PITCH REPORT - BY Simon Doull and Sunil Gavaskar

14:27 (IST) Jun 19

CAPTAINS ARE IN THE MIDDLE

Both captains - Kane Williamson (NZ) and Virat Kohli (India) - are making their way, in their blazers, to the middle for the toss. The moment has come. The wait is over. Tighten your belts for the mouth-watering clash. Yes, it's World Test Championship final.

14:25 (IST) Jun 19

We are few moments away from the TOSS

We are just few minutes away from the toss. Finally, the wait will end. Who are you supporting? Who should bowl or bat first? An exciting day is on the cards. Stay tuned.

14:23 (IST) Jun 19

CAPTAINS - Kohli and Kane - AHEAD OF THE MEGA CLASH

"We connected on different levels, we connected on a lot of things off cricket, in life, how we look at things, the… https://t.co/lH8sf1N8fj
— ICC (@ICC) 1624092614000

14:16 (IST) Jun 19

Will India tinker with their Playing XI?

India have already announced their Playing XI for the WTC final but it is likely that they might tinker with their playing xi due to the current conditions.

14:09 (IST) Jun 19

Win the toss and ____________ first ?

14:08 (IST) Jun 19

When Siraj met Southee

Morning catch-ups @BCCI 👋 #WTC21 https://t.co/VrdaiMY0Yd
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) 1624091640000

14:03 (IST) Jun 19

Here's a glimpse of the track for the mega clash

The pitch has been under covers and this is what it looks like now. Thoughts? #WTC21 https://t.co/BdTrPMdyCJ
— BCCI (@BCCI) 1624090760000

13:54 (IST) Jun 19

TOSS will be at 2.30 PM (IST)

13:53 (IST) Jun 19

It's looking promising at the Ageas Bowl

Day two looking more promising 🤞 #WTC21 #NZvIND https://t.co/y5vF00626l
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) 1624090176000

13:48 (IST) Jun 19

Craig McMillan and Kumar Sangakkara preview the Day 2

🏏 Bat or bowl first? 📝 Playing XI of both sides? @cmacca10 and @KumarSanga2 preview day two of the #WTC21 Final 📽️ https://t.co/bGGFwazQpD
— ICC (@ICC) 1624090656000

13:36 (IST) Jun 19

Good news, folks.

We are on course for a start on time at the Ageas Bowl.

13:33 (IST) Jun 19

It's cloudy, but no sign of rain - Ashwin's wife has a weather update

Hello.. cloudy morning here, no rains now. #WTCFinal https://t.co/lxHGGTUoer
— Wear a mask. Take your vaccine. (@prithinarayanan) 1624087063000

13:22 (IST) Jun 19

Rain washed out Day 1 but it didn't dampen the spirits

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12:39 (IST) Jun 19

Ian Bishop says it is looking promising at the Ageas Bowl

Looking promising🤸🏿🤸🏿🤸🏿. #ICCWTCFinal . https://t.co/RtRiuZS5Ma
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) 1624086409000

12:38 (IST) Jun 19

Dinesh Karthik with the weather update

Waking up to the sun ☀️ #WTCFinal https://t.co/ksizgYYwbB
— DK (@DineshKarthik) 1624080892000

12:36 (IST) Jun 19

Good news!

Good news, folks. The weather is clear. Sun is out. We will hope weather will allow a start on Day 2

11:56 (IST) Jun 19

In the last five years, England has hosted 32 men's Test matches and only as many as four have ended in draws which is an indication that even if rain plays spoilsport, the final will go the distance.

11:56 (IST) Jun 19

The English weather is known to be fickle and in any case, there was no guarantee that the match being played at any other venue would have not led to a wash-out on the first day.

11:56 (IST) Jun 19

While there has been talk about Southampton being the preferred venue, it has been learnt that BCCI was taken into confidence by both the ICC and England and Wales Cricket Board before they finalised the venue which also has a five-star facility within the premises, helping create a tight bio-secure bubble.

India vs New Zealand WTC Final Highlights: India 146/3 as bad light forces early stumps on Day 2

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India vs New Zealand WTC Final Highlights: India 146/3 as bad light forces early stumps on Day 2

PITCH REPORT - BY Simon Doull and Sunil Gavaskar

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