India vs New Zealand WTC Final Highlights: Play Called Off On Day 1 Without A Ball Being Bowled Due To Rain
IND vs NZ, WTC Final Highlights 2021, India vs New Zealand: Play was called off on Day 1 due to rain without a ball being bowled in Southampton.
Play was called off on Day 1 of the World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and New Zealand at The Ageas Bowl in Southampton due to rain. Not a single ball was bowled on the opening day of the WTC final due to inclement weather. Toss was also delayed earlier on Friday because of rain. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took to Twitter to reveal that the play will start on the scheduled time on Saturday -- 3pm IST. The New Zealand board tweeted that 98 overs will be bowled on Saturday. Virat Kohli will be aiming to win his first ICC trophy as Team India captain, having already won the 2011 ODI World Cup under MS Dhoni's captaincy. On the other hand, Kane Williamson also has not won any trophy as New Zealand skipper, having missed out on the 2019 World Cup title by a whisker. (SCORECARD)
WTC Final Highlights​ And Updates Between India vs New Zealand From The Ageas Bowl, Southampton
- 19:49 (IST)That's All Folks- End Of Day 1!End of Day 1- StumpsThe opening day of the WTC Final was called off because of inclement weather without a single ball being bowled.The toss was delayed as rain held firm since the beginning, with the players turning into spectators till late in the evening.As the day progressed, rain stopped and players stepped out to take a stroll and observe the situation, which didn't improve much.Finally, BCCI confirmed via tweet that Day 1 would be called off. BlackCaps revealed that 98 overs would be bowled on Day 2.That's all for the day today from the Live Blog. We will meet tomorrow, hopefully with some cricket under our belt. Goodbye!
- 19:31 (IST)The Ground Staff Tried!98-overs to be bowled tomorrow. Situation has changed for both teams now.
- 19:17 (IST)Play Called Off On Day 1!Sadly, play has been called off on Day 1.
- 19:01 (IST)Indian Players Speak!Hear it from the Indian players themselves, the ability to deliver under pressure and what it takes to win in the longest format.
- 18:44 (IST)Ground Inspection At 7:30 PM IST!It has stopped raining in Southampton and the next inspection is scheduled for 7:30pm IST.
UPDATE - It has stopped raining and there will be an inspection at 3 PM local and 7.30 PM IST. #WTC21 pic.twitter.com/VzzuXxGPrF
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 18, 2021 - 18:02 (IST)Stop & Start In Southampton!Video shows brighter possibilities at the Ageas Bowl. Fingers Crossed!
- 17:58 (IST)Rohit Sharma Fans Are Something!Fans devoting a song for the 'Hitman'. Expecting this to be heard while he is batting.
- 17:33 (IST)Not Looking Nice!Long wait it seems.
- 17:32 (IST)ICC Tweets Updates!ICC posted updates of the situation at the Ageas Bowl. And it's grim.
- 17:26 (IST)Jimmy Neesham For You!New Zealand's Neesham at his hilarious best.
- 17:12 (IST)Adding Colours On A Gloomy Day!Just imagine the atmosphere when the game starts.
- 17:10 (IST)India Fans Everywhere!Indian fans keeping their spirits high despite incessant rain.
- 16:49 (IST)Nice Way To Look At It!IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals compared the Indian team's journey to the WTC Final with Super Mario.
- 16:38 (IST)Who Wins The WTC Final?Some big former players and current commentators picked their winner in the WTC Final.
- 16:23 (IST)MORE RAIN!Ravichandran Ashwin's wife has her eyes fixed on the Indian food truck, but rain is proving a big hurdle.Also, she confirmed that it started pouring down again.
- 16:08 (IST)Celebrating Cricket!Rain or no rain, Indian fans always find a way to celebrate cricket.
- 15:57 (IST)Pic Of The Day!Grim Scenes!NZ twitter handle posted another picture from the ground, confirming that it has not stopped raining.
- 15:45 (IST)DK's Weather Update From Southampton!Live updates from Dinesh Karthik points to some bad news for the cricket fans. Doesn't look like a cricketing day, does it ?
- 15:42 (IST)As soon BCCI confirmed that the 1st session of play on Day 1 of the WTC Final was washed out due to rain, fans flooded Twitter to convey their strong feelings in comical fashion.
- 15:35 (IST)Team India Have Support!Youngsters cheering for Team India for the WTC Final.
- 15:29 (IST)Fans Need Answers!Fans are asking the right questions.
- 15:23 (IST)Fans Not Holding Back!Looking at the conditions in Southampton, this can actually be an option
- 15:12 (IST)Captain Speaks!Hear it from the Black Caps skipper itself, what it means to represent his nation against India at the world's biggest stage in the longest format.
- 14:57 (IST)Black Caps WaitingNew Zealand players waiting for play to start on Day 1.
- 14:29 (IST)No Play Before Lunch- Day 1!BCCI have confirmed that there will be no play before Lunch on Day 1 of the WTC Final
- 14:23 (IST)It is drizzling in Southampton!Not good news coming in from The Ageas Bowl as it is still drizzling at Southampton.
Good morning from Southampton. We are just over an hour away from the scheduled start of play but It continues to drizzle here. The match officials are on the field now. #WTC21 pic.twitter.com/Kl77pJIJLo
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 18, 2021 - 14:20 (IST)Hello and welcome!Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand.
India Cricket Team
New Zealand Cricket Team
Virat Kohli
Kane Williamson
Jasprit Bumrah
Trent Boult