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"The Reserve Day has been scheduled to ensure five full days of play, and it will only be used if lost playing time cannot be recovered through the normal provisions of making up lost time each day,” ICC had said in a release while announcing the playing conditions for the WTC final. If, however, a result is not achieved even after the extra 30 minutes every day and the full reserve day, then both India and New Zealand will share the WTC title. “There will be no additional day's play if a positive result is not achieved after five full days of play and the match will be declared a draw in such a scenario," the ICC release on the playing conditions read. India vs New Zealand (IND vs NZ) WTC Final Test:   There was no play possible on the first day of the World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand in Southampton on Friday owing to incessant rain. The match was scheduled to start at 3pm (IST) but the weather ensured that the pitch at

After a thumping series win in England, Kane Williamson’s New Zealand side achieved number one spot in ICC Test rankings. Blackcaps dethroned Team India from the number one spot. India is now ranked second with 121 points while New Zealand have 123 points.  This win will boost the confidence of New Zealand as they will be facing India on June 18 for the final of the World Test Championship. With the second game-ending on Day-4, the New Zealand side got another day to rest and be fit for the final. India and New Zealand would look to outsmart each other when the teams square off in the ICC Test World Championship (WTC) final, which starts June 18 at The Ageas Bowl, Southampton. ICC WTC was played in two years cycle and the two teams at the top of the points table qualified for the final. India finished at the top of the points table with 12 wins in 17 matches while New Zealand won 7 out of 7 matches it played. Analysing the Batting of Both Sides  India batting lo