New Zealand beat India to win the first edition of the World Test Championship. In the final, New Zealand defeated India by 8 wickets today.
India scored 217 and New Zealand 249 in the first innings. India scored 160 in the second innings. As a result, New Zealand got the target of 139 runs to win the match. Why Williamson’s team tasted victory on the sixth day of the match after losing 2 wickets.
The Black Caps were also lauded for the manner in which they claimed victory, with pundits saying their sporting spirit shone through during a deserved victory in Southampton.
“This was a masterful performance from a team at the top of their game and on top of the world,” Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said.
“Kane Williamson and the team leadership have built a brilliant and humble squad who have become an inspiration to many New Zealanders.”
The final was screened through the night in New Zealand and bleary-eyed viewers were mindful of the Black Caps’ defeats in the past two one-day World Cup deciders.
