WTC Final Live Day 4 – India vs New Zealand Weather Forecast: INDIA vs New Zealand LIVE – Rain Likely to play spoilsport – Another day of washout is on the cards in Southampton. It’s currently raining in Southampton and as per UK MET Office, the rainy conditions likely to stay the same throughout Day 4 of the ICC World Test Championship Final. Earlier, Day 1 was completely washed out while Day 2 and Day 3 were interrupted with bad. This means Indian captain Virat Kohli may not have the chance to get Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor out quickly and put pressure on New Zealand.
The lunch break was taken without a ball being bowled on the fourth day of the World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand after incessant rain held up proceedings here on Monday. Rain had washed out the entire opening day and on day two, 64.4 overs of play were possible with bad light prompting frequent interruptions.
WTC Final LIVE Day 4:
6:40 PM IST: The situation is quite gloomy and the forecast does not look good.
6:30 PM IST: The hopes of play resuming in the second session is uncertain as it is still raining at Southampton.
6:20 PM IST: The fans have been brilliant so far.
Yesterday was a celebration for all as the #WTC21 Final continued and we were treated to some “make it large moments” from both sides.
Take a look 👀#INDvNZ | @royalstagmil pic.twitter.com/ww1bHHiH6K
— ICC (@ICC) June 21, 2021
5:55 PM IST: As per reports, even if rain totally stops, so much water has fallen that will take a while to dry.
5:45 PM IST: ICC to sell reserve day tickets at reduced rates, reported Hindustan Times.
For the WTC final, the tickets are priced at three slabs — GBP 150 (INR 15,444), GBP 100 (INR 10,296) and GBP 75 (INR 7722).
The new rates will be GBP 100 (INR 10,296), GBP 75 (INR 7722) and GBP 50 (INR 5148).
5:39 PM IST: A call on using the Reserve Day will be taken on the fifth afternoon.
5:32 PM IST: The first session got completely washed out but there are a couple of sessions that can be played after Lunch.
5:30 PM IST: Lunch has been taken at the Hampshire Bowl with no play in the first session on Day 4.
Lunch has been taken at the Hampshire Bowl with no play in the first session on Day 4️⃣.#TeamIndia #WTC21 pic.twitter.com/ltrWfhFiNV
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 21, 2021
5:20 PM IST: Lunch has been taken at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton after no play was possible in the opening session of day four.
Hello and good morning from Southampton. We are 90 minutes away from scheduled start of play on Day 4, but this is what it looks like currently. #TeamIndia #WTC21 pic.twitter.com/FoXiut9MYj
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 21, 2021
5:05 PM IST: It has gotten a lot brighter at the Hampshire bowl, and the rain too has almost died down
4:35 PM IST: Rain continues to be the theme of Day 4 at the Hampshire Bowl as the scheduled lunch break approaches.
Rain continues to be the theme of Day 4 at the Hampshire Bowl as the scheduled lunch break approaches. #WTC21 pic.twitter.com/c3fwK6o3Ng
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) June 21, 2021
3:30 PM IST: Notably, Rain had washed out the entire opening day and on day two, 64.4 overs of play were possible with bad light prompting frequent interruptions.
3:00 PM IST: It continues to drizzle and we have to state the obvious. Start of play on Day 4 has been delayed.
It continues to drizzle and we have to state the obvious.
Start of play on Day 4 has been delayed. ☔⌛#WTC21
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 21, 2021
2:43 PM IST: Wet weather has returned to the Hampshire Bowl so it’s table tennis for now…
Wet weather has returned to the Hampshire Bowl so it’s table tennis for now…#WTC21 pic.twitter.com/hA0AjPgiya
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) June 21, 2021
2:20 PM IST: It doesn’t look good. Dark clouds are hovering over Southampton sky. The covers stay on and a start is set to be delayed if not declared a washout again.
1:40 PM IST: BCCI has come up with an update. While the rain has stopped for a moment. The dark sky rules out any timely start.
Hello and good morning from Southampton. We are 90 minutes away from scheduled start of play on Day 4, but this is what it looks like currently. #TeamIndia #WTC21 pic.twitter.com/FoXiut9MYj
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 21, 2021
1:30 PM IST: One and half hours to go for the match and the rain is yet to stop in Southampton. The intermittent rain is continuing and the cover is on.
Overcast but isn’t raining yet. Fingers crossed #SouthamptonWeather #INDvsNZ #WTCFinal pic.twitter.com/P1dHhAcySA
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) June 21, 2021
12:25 PM IST: Weatherman Dinesh Karthik gives an update from Southampton and it’s not good. It’s still raining and no indication of stopping.
Not great atm 🤕 pic.twitter.com/8Cf9tOvNlw
— DK (@DineshKarthik) June 21, 2021
11:50 AM IST: It’s still raining in Southampton. Chances of Day 4 looks difficult.
10:30 AM IST: It doesn’t look promising. It’s pouring heavily in Southampton where the local time is 6 AM.
As per UK MET Office, it will rain overnight in Southampton with chances increasing as the day progresses. By 7 AM, there is a 60% chance of rain while the chances will only increase every hour.
Day 3 was interrupted as predicted with wet outfield delaying start by half an hour. The tea break was advanced as bad light interrupted play. Day 3 was further truncated in the final session as dark clouds and bad light forced the day to be called off early.
At stumps, New Zealand were 101/2 after Devon Conway scored a fine half-century. Earlier, India posted 217 with Kyle Jamieson taking a five-wicket haul.
WTC Final LIVE: IND vs NZ LIVE – What does the weather forecast say for the next five days?
As per UK MET Office, there is a yellow warning in place apart from a flood warning. Hence, things don’t look good.
Day 5 (Tuesday): The poor weather is likely to continue till Tuesday as there are 60% chances of rain in the morning and could continue the whole day.
Day 6 (Wednesday, reserve day): The reserve day is the best day to begin the Test if weather forecast is considered. It is expected to be a sunny day in Southampton with little to no chance of rain.
WTC Final live: IND vs NZ live – What is reserve day?
Gone are those days when Test matches were played over six days. In fast-paced modern cricket, every extra day is a luxury. But ICC probably had anticipated England’s weather and put in place a reserve day like any final of an ICC event.
RESERVE DAY: To begin with, the reserve day or Day 6 of the match will come into the picture if hours are lost on the first five days of the match due to bad light or bad weather. However, the slow-over rate will not be made up in the reserve day.
“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. 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.
WTC Final Live – Weather Forecast: INDIA vs New Zealand LIVE – What does the weather forecast say for next five days?
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