The World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and New Zealand is coming to a draw at The Aegis Bowl in Southampton.
Due to rain and bad light, the match has now reached its sixth day, meaning Reserve Day. India led by 32 runs in the second innings and scored two runs for 64. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said India needed to bowl New Zealand by 200 runs to win the match and Team India would not be able to outsmart New Zealand in the second innings.
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The former captain, speaking to India Today, said India could not cover New Zealand in the second innings as the pitch was dry and playing better than before. He said, ‘India play freely now and try to bowl New Zealand in the fourth innings. Exciting end to the first WTC final. India had a chance to win, but the pitch is now looking good as the weather changes.
Gavaskar said if there is some grass on the pitch, it will not be as stressful as before. That makes it easier to bat here. India may not be able to outsmart New Zealand in the second innings. Indian bowlers need to bowl spectacularly to get New Zealand out.
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