Kohli and Rahane build platform for India against New Zealand

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The World Test Championship final is proving to be a tease. The first two days have seen just 64.4 overs bowled but the quality of cricket on show so far suggests that, if rain and bad light can abate for the remainder of the match, a classic contest could yet unfold.

A look at the forecast offers few guarantees here, even factoring in the reserve day. Either way, India will head into the third morning on 146 for three, their captain, Virat Kohli, unbeaten on 44 from 124 balls and his deputy, Ajinkya Rahane, 29 not out from 79, having successfully repelled New Zealand’s five-strong seam attack during a stop-start afternoon in Southampton.

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Written by Ali Martin at the Ageas Bowl
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/jun/19/kohli-and-rahane-build-platform-for-india-against-new-zealand under the title “Kohli and Rahane build platform for India against New Zealand”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.