While fans did not get the desired start on Day 1 of the final clash between India and New Zealand in the World Test Championship (WTC), Day 2 saw Kane Willaimson's side win the toss and opt to field at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.
The 'Rain Gods' decided to pay a visit and soon the news of the toss being delayed was out. While fans still waited, it was later decided that Day 1 was called off due to rains.
The ICC WTC final was initially supposed to be held at Lords, but due to COVID-19 issues and bio-bubble facilities, the game shifted to Southampton. However, the weather does not look quite good.
The game does have a reserve day on June 23 but in case of a no-result, the Test Championship will be shared.
Teams:
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli(c), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah
New Zealand (Playing XI): Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson(c), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, BJ Watling(w), Colin de Grandhomme, Kyle Jamieson, Neil Wagner, Tim Southee, Trent Boult.
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