India vs New Zealand, ICC World Test Championship final: Persistent rain washes out Day 4

India and New Zealand continue to battle in the ICC World Test Championship 2019-21 final at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. With the match being rain-threatened until Day 3, Day 4 was no different, as the conditions continue to remain unfavourable, with no play possible.

<p>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.</p>

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.

<p>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.</p>

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.

<p>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.</p>

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.

<p>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 101/2, courtesy of Devon Conway's 54, at stumps on Day 3.</p>

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 101/2, courtesy of Devon Conway's 54, at stumps on Day 3.

<p>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.<br /><strong>Brief scores: India 211/7 (Rahane- 49; Jamieson- 5/31) leads New Zealand 101/2 (Conway- 54; Ishant- 1/19) by 116 runs.</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>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</strong></p>

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 211/7 (Rahane- 49; Jamieson- 5/31) leads New Zealand 101/2 (Conway- 54; Ishant- 1/19) 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