Rohit Sharma (34 runs off 68 balls) edged an out-swinger from Kyle Jamieson to Tim Southee in the slips as India lost their first wicket. India had earlier reached 50, thanks to a brilliant Rohit Sharma four off Colin de Grandhomme on the off-side.
Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill put on a 62-run partnership before the former was caught at slip by a diving Tim Southee at 34 runs off 68 deliveries. After winning the toss in Southampton, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson put India to bat. Virat Kohli, India's captain, stated that getting runs on the board is crucial since they also bat deep.
Also Read: India vs New Zealand WTC Final: Kane Williamson wins the toss and puts India to bat on cloudy dayTrent Boult, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, and Kyle Jamieson, on the other side, led an all-pace attack for New Zealand. On Day 2 of the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) Final, India face New Zealand at The Ageas Bowl in Southampton on Saturday, after rain ruined Day 1. On social media yesterday, the New Zealand cricket board confirmed that 98 overs will be bowled on Saturday.
Both Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson will be looking to outdo one other as captains, as neither has won an international ICC title.
Earlier Kane Williamson, the captain of New Zealand, has won the toss and has chosen to bowl first in the much-anticipated World Test Championship final at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. Rain caused the first day of the WTC final to be rained out without a single ball being bowled, frustrating both the players and the spectators.