The skipper got good support from Rahane (29 not out off 79) in the final session where bad light stopped play twice before umpires called it a day. Check India vs New Zealand WTC final highlights
After the opening day was rained out, cooler and overcast conditions at the Hampshire Bowl on day made it a no brainer to bowl first and Kane Williamson did just that.
New Zealand has gone will all pace attack in WTC fonal against India Check India vs New Zealand playing 11, Southampton weather forecast and WTC rules here
In the last five years, England has hosted 32 men's Test matches and only as many as four have ended in draws which is an indication that even if rain plays spoilsport, the final will go the distance
Ahead of the World Test Championship final, opening batsman Rohit Sharma's weakness against the incoming new ball would be a case study for New Zealand bowlers
During the ICC World Test Championship cycle (2019-2021), Ajinkya Rahane has been India's leading run-scorer, followed by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli
Opener Rohit Sharma countering Trent Boult's incoming deliveries will make for a fascinating contest, something that Virender Sehwag will be looking forward to during the WTC final
India captain Virat Kohli retained his fifth spot while teammates Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant were joint sixth in the latest ICC Test rankings for batsmen
Kohli, Rohit held on to their second and third positions respectively in the batting chart, while pacer Bumrah remained static at number five in the bowling list of the latest ICC ODI player rankings
Pace bowler Mohammed Shami has praised Rohit Sharma's leadership saying that India's opening batsman and limited overs vice-captain gives freedom to bowlers
Hardik was not considered for selection as 'he is still not in a position to bowl', while a Jadeja made his way back to a 20-member squad. Check IND vs ENG Test schedule and ICC WTC final timings here
Pollard blazed away to fastest fifty of IPL 2021, reaching the landmark in 17 balls and remaining unbeaten on 87 off 34 balls at the end of the match. Check IPL 2021 points table, MI vs CSK highlights
KL Rahul's solid half-century and a disciplined bowling effort helped Punjab Kings snap its three-match losing streak in IPL 2021. Check IPL 2021 point table and MI vs PBKS highlights here
Lalit Yadav (22) and Shimron Hetmyer (14) held their nerves to take DC home in 19.1 overs. Check IPL 2021 points table and MI vs DC scorecard here
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There have already been calls for including Williamson, with former India cricketers Virender Sehwag and Sanjay Manjrekar saying that he is required in the SRH line-up
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Glenn Maxwell (39) and AB de Villiers (48) turned the match in RCB's favour as both eased the pressure with power hitting just as the match entered the last leg
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Mumbai has one of the most balanced and dominant sides in the tournament with a good mix of impact players and experienced ones