India vs New Zealand WTC Final, Day 4, Highlights: No Action On Day 4 As Rain Plays Spoilsport In Southampton
Ind vs NZ WTC Final Highlights 2021: Rain continued to play spoilsport as Day 4 was washed out completely at The Ageas Bowl.
Rain played spoilsport as Day four was washed out completely due to rain without a ball being bowled, BCCI confirmed on Twitter. After weather-related interruptions on the first three days of play in the World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and New Zealand, the rain Gods didn't seem to be kind on Day 4 as well. On Day 3, New Zealand were excellent with both bat and ball, bowling out India for 217 runs before a 70-run opening stand between Devon Conway and Tom Latham put India on the backfoot. However, in the last session, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ishant Sharma got the Indian team back into the game with the wickets of both openers. Captain Kane Williamson is at the crease along with the most senior batsman of the side in Ross Taylor. New Zealand were 101/2 at stumps on Day 3. While the advantage of two wickets in the final session lay with India, everything depends on how both the teams go in the first session on Day 4. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will look to exploit the rough patches on the pitch while New Zealand will be hoping to go past the Indian score and take a big first-innings lead. (SCORECARD)
WTC Final Highlights Of India vs New Zealand, Day 4 From The Ageas Bowl, Southampton
- 19:45 (IST)Stumps-Day 4!Stumps on Day 4Day 4 has been completely washed out without a single ball being bowled.Tomorrow, if weather permits, NZ players Kane Williamson (12*) and Ross Taylor (0*) will resume proceedings against India.NZ are 101/2 after 49 overs, still trailing India by 116 runs.That's all from the Live Blog from today, do join us tomorrow for Day 5 of the WTC Final in Southampton. Till then, goodbye!
- 19:40 (IST)ICC Confirms- Day 4 Abandoned!ICC also confirmed that the fourth day has been abandoned due to rain.
- 19:35 (IST)Play Abandoned On Day 4!We have the final update. Day 4 has been abandoned due to rain, BCCI have confirmed.A disappointing day saw zero action on the field as fans were kept waiting.
- 19:30 (IST)Day 4 Abandoned Due To Rain!We have the final update. Day 4 has been abandoned due to rain, BCCI have confirmed.A disappointing day saw zero action on the field as fans were kept waiting.
- 19:03 (IST)Future Star Meeting Legend!Shubman Gill describing his first memories of meeting Indian captain Virat Kohli.#Goosebumps
- 18:58 (IST)Sehwag At His Hilarious Best!Sehwag expressing his disappointment in a usual comical way.
- 18:56 (IST)KP Picks His Venue For WTC Final!KP said that he would have chosen Dubai as the WTC Final venue due to multiple reasons, the most important of it all being the weather of course.
- 18:53 (IST)KP Seems Off By Venue Selection!KP expressed his disappointment on the choice of venue for such an "important" game and that too, a One Off to decide the ultimate winner.
- 18:21 (IST)Indian Quicks Put On A Show!It's been an astounding display of fast bowling from the Indian quicks- the lines and lengths, their seam positions and the fiery eyes!
- 18:10 (IST)Moments Of The WTC Final!Although only limited cricket has taken place till now, but what a show it has been. Here's looking at the top moments from this match.
- 17:54 (IST)Middle-Session!According to bcci.tv, the second session on Day 4 is officially underway, but there's still no hint of play as of yet.Waiting game continues...
- 17:21 (IST)No Ball Bowled On Day 4 Yet!ICC updated that Lunch was taken on Day 4 as rain forced players and umpires to stay indoors.
- 17:15 (IST)Lunch Taken- Day 4!According bcci.tv, Lunch has been taken on Day 4 in the WTC Final without a ball being bowled at The Ageas Bowl in Southampton.Let's hope for some action in the second session today.
- 16:35 (IST)Still Raining!Rain not letting go on Day 4.
- 16:31 (IST)Rain Rain Go Away!That reaction is all of us right now.
- 16:03 (IST)Test Cricket!Heres' what the WTC finalists think about the longest format of the game. Watch!
- 15:39 (IST)Jamieson On Kohli's Wicket!In the post-day virtual press conference, Kyle Jamieson spoke on the importance of Virat Kohli's wicket for his team. Here's what he had to say:"I think he is (Kohli) world class batter and those guys don't tend to have too many chinks in their armoury. He is obviously a massive part of their line-up and to get him early certainly set things up nicely for us."
- 15:30 (IST)Jamieson Speaks!Here's what the man-of-the-moment had to say on NZ's plans for Day 4.
- 15:22 (IST)DK- Our Weather Man!Cricketer turned analyst for the time being, DK seems to be enjoying life away from the 22 yards.
- 15:10 (IST)Jaffer At His Hilarious Best!Jaffer on social media is a different beast altogether. A meme-king in millennials' language but with a 80's touch.
- 15:08 (IST)ICC's Official Update!The pictures are disheartening on Day 4.
- 15:03 (IST)Its Raining- Start Of Play Delayed!BCCI have confirmed that it's drizzling and the start of Day 4 has been delayed.
- 14:55 (IST)Quick Recap- Day 3!Ian Bishop and Kumar Sangakkara looking back at Day 3 and what holds in store for both teams.
- 14:42 (IST)Not Looking Nice!Players are seen chilling as pitch is still under the covers.
- 14:27 (IST)Covers are on in Southampton!The BCCI have tweeted a picture in which the Southampton pitch can be seen under covers.
Hello and good morning from Southampton. We are 90 minutes away from scheduled start of play on Day 4, but this is what it looks like currently. #TeamIndia #WTC21 pic.twitter.com/FoXiut9MYj
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 21, 2021 - 14:20 (IST)Hello and Welcome!Hello and welcome to Day 4 of the World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand. Not a good news for cricket fans around the globe as it's drizzling in Southampton and we are expected to have a delayed start.
India Cricket Team
New Zealand Cricket Team
Kane Williamson
Virat Kohli
Jasprit Bumrah
Trent Boult