Play is likely to start on time on the sixth day of the inaugural WTC final between India and New Zealand in Southampton.   -  GETTY IMAGES

The Southampton weather forecast for Day 6 of the World Test Championship final on Wednesday is promising, with sunny intervals predicted.

"A chilly start in some rural areas, otherwise, it will be a fine and dry day with sunnier skies for many. Feeling warmer than on Tuesday, with light winds. Maximum temperature 23 °C," according to the UK Met Department.

     

    The play was called off on Friday (day one) and Monday (day four) without a ball being bowled. The toss did not happen either. However, after 64.4 overs on day two, the third day saw Kane Williamson & Co. dominate India, with New Zealand reaching 101/2 before bad light forced stumps. Earlier, Virat Kohli's men were bowled out for 217. New Zealand was bowled out for 249. India was 64/2 at stumps on day five.

    Chances of rain - Wednesday, Southampton - According to UK Met department

    Time (UK)7:00am10:00am12:00pm02:00pm05:00pm
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