India wrapped up Day 2 at 146 for three in 64.4 overs. Start of play on Day 3 was delayed "due to a wet outfield" but began half hour after the scheduled start.
Play on Day 1 was also called off due to continuous rain and bad weather.
Before the WTC Final, Rohit was last seen in action during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season. The tournament was postponed midway through the season due to rise in COVID-19 cases.
New Zealand came into this game with plenty of match practice, beating England in a two-match Test series.
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