The battle for the ultimate Test title remains intense, as India and New Zealand continue to fight in the 2019-21 ICC World Test Championship final at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. Meanwhile, Day 4's play was washed out entirely due to persistent rains.
undefined
Following overnight rain, it continued until the morning session, with no play possible in the opening session. While there was a glim hope in the following session, the rain continued to get intense, as the ground had soaked in enough water already to form puddles.
undefined
Consequently, after five hours of wait, the umpires decided to call it a day. Nonetheless, Day 5 is expected to be partly sunny, with play possible throughout the day.
undefined
New Zealand had asked India to bat first on Day 2 after Day 1 was entirely washed out. However, India could manage 217, thanks to Ajinkya Rahane's 49, while pacer Kyle Jamieson claimed a five-for. In reply, NZ has managed 1012, courtesy of Devon Conway's 54, at stumps on Day 3.
undefined
As for the Indians, all the five bowlers have been utilised. While Ravichandran Ashwin and Ishant Sharma have provided breakthroughs, the latter has been the most economical so far.Brief scores: India 2117 (Rahane- 49; Jamieson- 531) leads New Zealand 1012 (Conway- 54; Ishant- 119) by 116 runs.NOTE: Asianet News humbly requests everyone to wear masks, sanitise, maintain social distancing and get vaccinated as soon as eligible. Together we can and will break the chain #ANCares #IndiaFightsCorona
undefined