NEW DELHI: Overcast states in Southampton are extremely likely to interrupt play on day one of the World Test Championship closing now between India and New Zealand.
Based on most weather predictions, in accordance with the UK Met section -“lengthy intervals of heavy and thundery rain” are anticipated in Southampton today.
The weather prediction across all platforms reveals heavy rainfall at Southampton today.
In reality the very worrying part is that rain is predicted all 5 days of this game and also the day, that the ICC has maintained as a reserve day to protect against poor weather circumstances.
But if a substantial quantity of time has been lost because of rain, then one additional day may not be sufficient to salvage what’s a huge ticket experience.
The groups have been coaching in Southampton within the last couple of days.
India declared their playing XI on the eve of the game.
India and New Zealand can discuss the name if the game ends in a draw or even a tie.
India Playing XI: Virat Kohli (c), Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (wk), R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami