ICC World Test Championship 2019-21 Final: New Zealand Beat India — Kane Williamson 49, Inaugural WTC Title
The ICC World Test Championship 2019-21 Final was played at the Hampshire Bowl, Southampton in June 2021 — the inaugural World Test Championship final. New Zealand defeated India by 8 wickets. India scored 217 and 170; New Zealand scored 249 and 140 for 2. Kyle Jamieson took 5 for 31 in India's first innings. Kane Williamson scored 49 in the second innings and was named Player of the Match. Devon Conway scored 52 not out in the chase. The final was spread over six days due to rain — the reserve day was used. New Zealand became the inaugural ICC World Test Championship winners. Ravi Jadeja scored 61 in India's second innings. It was New Zealand's first-ever ICC Test Championship title.
The ICC World Test Championship 2019-21 Final was the inaugural edition of the ICC's Test championship final, held at the Hampshire Bowl, Southampton from 18-23 June 2021 (with a reserve day on 23 June due to rain). It was the culmination of a two-year Test cycle that began in August 2019. India qualified as the top-ranked team in the WTC standings; New Zealand qualified from the second position. Kane Williamson captained New Zealand; Virat Kohli captained India.
Jamieson's Five-For and New Zealand's Chase
India scored 217 in their first innings (Ravindra Jadeja 45, Rishabh Pant 41). Kyle Jamieson took 5 for 31 — the key bowling performance. New Zealand scored 249 in reply — a first-innings lead of 32. India scored 170 in their second innings (Ravindra Jadeja 61). New Zealand needed 139 to win. Devon Conway (52 not out) and Kane Williamson (49) made the chase appear straightforward from the outset. New Zealand won by 8 wickets to become the inaugural World Test Championship winners. Kane Williamson was named Player of the Match. Tim Southee took 4 for 48 across both innings.
Frequently asked questions
How did New Zealand win the inaugural ICC World Test Championship final in 2021?
New Zealand defeated India by 8 wickets in the inaugural WTC final at the Hampshire Bowl, Southampton in June 2021. Kyle Jamieson took 5 for 31 in India's first innings of 217. New Zealand led by 32 runs (249 all out). India scored 170 in their second innings (Jadeja 61), setting New Zealand 139 to win. Devon Conway (52 not out) and Kane Williamson (49) made the chase straightforward. New Zealand won with 8 wickets to spare. Williamson was named Player of the Match.