Southhampton, 21/6 The fourth day of the World Test Championship final (WTC Final) match between India and New Zealand in Southampton was named after rain. Due to incessant rain, not a single ball could be bowled and the day’s play was eventually called off. The first day’s play was also completely washed away by rain. Cricket fans eager to watch the match remained disappointed. Now it is believed that the reserve day will also be used in this match i.e. the match will be played for six days.
It rained incessantly for the fourth day in Southampton and at around 7:30 IST, the officials decided to cancel the fourth day’s play. Due to heavy rain, the toss could not even be held on the opening day of the match. The game took place on the second and third days, but due to bad light, the day’s play had to be called off ahead of time. So far, only 141.1 overs have been possible in four days.
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New Zealand scored 101 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in this match, which started on 18 June, before the end of the third day’s play on Sunday. Kane Williamson remains at the crease after scoring 12 runs. Earlier, the Kiwi bowlers had bundled out the Indian innings for 217 runs.