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Southampton: India and New Zealand will square off against each other for one last time in this World Test Championship final for the grand title.
These two teams have been magnificent in this whole tournament so far.
India has announced their playing XI ahead of the finals and their batting will heavily rely on the experienced campaigners Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Rohit Sharma, along with the young and dynamic Rishabh Pant and the calm-minded Ajinkya Rahane.
Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will have the spin department’s responsibilities.
Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, and Ishant Sharma will lead the pace battery of the Indian side in this game.
For New Zealand, Kane Williamson will be expected to play the anchor role once again here.
Their new Test finds Devon Conway will be eyeing to continue his excellent form in this match as well.
Ross Taylor and Tom Latham have proven their mettle over the years and the team will need their services yet again.
Trent Boult and Tim Southee will lead the pace attack, along with their allies Kyle Jamieson and Neil Wagner. The spin department will be led by the in-form Ajaz Patel.
Teams
India (Playing XI):
Virat Kohli (C), Ajinkya Rahane (VC), Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Ishant Sharma
New Zealand (Possible XI):
Kane Williamson (C), Tom Latham (VC), Devon Conway, Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, BJ Watling, Ajaz Patel, Kyle Jamieson, Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner
Pitch and condition:
The venue provides swing early on first day, and then it becomes favorable for batting on next two days, and then the pitch starts deteriorating from Day 3 onwards and the spinners will come into play on the last couple of days of the match. The weather forecast looks bleak for the contest and there is a 70-80% chance of precipitation on all five days of the match, and the game is expected to encounter consistent rain delays.
Match facts
Friday June 18, 2021
Start time: 1000 GMT
