IND vs NZ WTC Final / Southampton Weather Report, Match To Begin On Time

IND Vs NZ WTC 2021 Final: The final match of the ICC World Test Championship is being played between India and New Zealand. In this match being played in Southampton, however, due to rain, the toss could not even be done on the first day. But on the second day, relief news is coming out for the fans. If reports are to be believed, the weather in Southampton may remain normal on the second day. With this, there is every possibility that the name of the match will start on time, but today there may be a game of 85 to 90 overs.

It rained all day in Southampton on Friday. There was some time after the second session when the rain stopped and the match was likely to start. But as the ground was too wet, it was decided to cancel the first game without bowling the ball. On the second day however, the toss will take place at 2.30 pm, while the match will start at 3 pm.

Match will go on reserve day

The ICC, however, had already decided to have a reserve day in view of Southampton's weather. The game which was ruined on the first day will be tried to make up in the next four days. The part which will not be covered even in four days will be played during the reserve day.

The ICC has informed that in the next four days, efforts will be made to get the game of 98 overs instead of 90 per day. Then the reserve day will be used for the overs that are left. In the event of no result even on reserve day, the match will be called a draw. In the event of a draw, both India and New Zealand will become the joint winners of the ICC Test Championship.

Let us tell you that India has already announced its playing 11 for the final. There were speculations that India may make changes in its playing 11 due to the changing situation. But the fielding coach made it clear that the players who have been announced will only take the field in the final.