India vs. New Zealand (IND vs. NZ) WTC Final Test Live Cricket Score Streaming Online Updates: There was no play possible on the first day of the World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand in Southampton Friday owing to incessant rain. The match was scheduled to start at 3 pm (IST), but the weather ensured that the pitch at the Ageas Bowl was covered, and the toss was delayed. As a result, day 2 will begin at 2:30 pm IST.
The ICC has kept a reserve day to make up for time lost because of inclement weather. Rain has been forecast in Southampton for most of the inaugural title clash in the longest format. India will start as favorites because of the greater options at their disposal but will go in underprepared. New Zealand warmed up well in the two-Test series against England and dominated both, winning the second match inside four days.
What does the ICC say about 'Reserve Day'?
"In case of time being lost during the match, the ICC match official will consistently refresh the groups and media about how the reserve day might be utilized. An official conclusion on whether the save the day should be utilized will be declared at the scheduled start of the last hour on the fifth day," the ICC had said in an explanation in May.
Previous Britain skipper Michael Vaughan was one of those to participate in the jokes as he attacked the Indian group. "I see the weather has saved India," Vaughan prodded on Twitter.
Vaughan quickly confronted the rage of Indian allies.
"I see ur prediction saved by weather," shot back one user.
"Just like England got WC by boundaries," composed another.
"Joke of the century .....keep it up, man," joked another user.
There were a few different tweets and images that continued because of Vaughan's tweet.
Team News:
India
India announced their XI on the eve of the final. Even though they like to play with a 6th batter in abroad Tests, Ravindra Jadeja's batting development has implied he has pipped Hanuma Vihari to that spot, likewise giving a turning alternative while at it. R Ashwin will play as the bleeding edge spinner, with India choosing a three-person pace assault.
Playing XI: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah
New Zealand
Excepting any late wounds, New Zealand's main seven will pick itself. Colin de Grandhomme won the choice fight with Daryl Mitchell, who was avoided with regards to the 15-man crew and will bat at seven as he did during the main Test against Britain at Master's, while Devon Conway's splendid beginning to his Test vocation against Britain will see him open close by Tom Latham.
New Zealand's choice needs to decide whether to pick four quicks or three and the twist of Ajaz Patel. Ostensibly, their most grounded mix would be the four-person battery of crease and swing, a technique they have utilized before in Tests. So it's anything but a precarious call.
Possible XI: Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Kane Williamson (c), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, BJ Watling (wk), Colin de Grandhomme, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner/Ajaz Patel, Trent Boult
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