New Zealand won the World Test Championship by defeating India in the finals by 8 wickets. This is New Zealand’s first title after 21 years and also the maiden ICC trophy for captain Kane Williamson. The string of not getting hands on the ICC cup for Virat Kohli continues after his yet another loss in ICC event as skipper.
Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor were the leading run scorer for the New Zealand team in the second innings. Only Ashwin was the lone wicket taker for the India team with his two top order dismissal.
The target of 139 runs looked quiet easy for the New Zealand team when the a partnership of more prompted between Kiwi’s number 3 and 4.
Talking about the New Zealand bowling, Kyle Jamieson picked up 7 wickets in match, while Tim Southee scalped 5 wickets.
