- WTC final, day six: India 217 and 170; New Zealand 249 and 140-2
- Williamson half century leads New Zealand to eight-wicket win
Two years after their heartbreak in the World Cup final at Lord’s, New Zealand returned to English soil and emerged triumphant, an eight-wicket victory over India meaning Kane Williamson’s men were crowned the inaugural world Test champions at the end of a dramatic sixth day that stirred the senses.
Gone was the miserable rain that pushed this showpiece into a reserve day, the sun smiling on Williamson as he lifted the ICC’s Test mace in Southampton. The Black Caps’ commitment to whole-hearted, ego-free cricket and a collective purpose delivered the silverware they so richly deserve.
Written by Ali Martin at the Ageas Bowl
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/jun/23/new-zealand-win-world-test-championship-after-last-day-drama-against-india under the title “New Zealand win World Test Championship after last-day drama against India”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
