India Vs New Zealand Historic first ever test championship

Today – 18-Jun-2021 is one of the most awaiting and historical moment for all TEST cricket lovers. Yes, it is. Today is the first time ever the ICC Test championship is happening in Southampton, England between two powerful test nations, INDIA and NEW ZEALAND.

Road to India’s test championship Final

India has played exceptionally well in all the 6 (3 home and 3 away) series played with top teams. India’s has played with exceptionally well in Australia with a very positive outlook to outplay Aus without Kohli under the Rahane’s leadership. Final series between India and England in India with a thumping win 3-1 marked its place in first ever ICC test championship final.

It is not an easy outing for India as it has to compete with top teams and it is just decided in 3 hrs (T20) or in one day, Each and every session is important and it provides time to plan the game. Indian has played with Australia in Australia and won (2-1) while chasing in the series decider. India played with South Africa in home condition and won (3-0). India lost to NZ in NZ (2-0). India won against Bangladesh 2 -0. India won against WI in WI with 2-0 added points to the tally. The final series between India and England, where India down under by losing its first match in Chennai, but India won the remaining 3 matches (3-1) to made into the first ever ICC test championship final.

Australia (Lost) New Zealand (Won) South Africa (Lost) Bangladesh (Lost) England (Lost) West Indies (Lost)
India 2 - 1 0 - 2 3 - 0 2 - 0 3 - 1 2 - 0

Road to New Zealand’s test championship Final

New Zealand has become super strong under the leadership of Kane Williamson, one of the best test player in the world. NZ has played 5 series (3 home and 2 away) and won 3 series in home ground, lost to Australia in Australia and 1 – 1 with Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka, Won against India, Pakistan and WI with 2-0 against each team.

New Zealand has tasted success in their home ground and it shows NZ strong record in home ground like most of the country. It is a very long journey considering of 2 years and the pandemic situation in between.

Australia (Won) Sri Lanka (Draw) India (Lost) Pakistan (Lost) Bangladesh (Cancelled) West Indies (Lost)
New Zealand 0 - 3 1 - 1 2 - 0 2 - 0 0 - 0 2 - 0

Comparison between IND and NZ

Both teams are very strong in terms of quality of players in both batting and bowling. Both have world class batsman and bowlers.

India’s batting is mostly depend on Rohit, kohli, Pant. Why not Rahane and Pujara? Wait. Well ,both are outstanding batsman and they both showed class and temperament and scored runs which assisted fast bowlers, but they should play consistent and they are key players, if India wins. Bowling department contain experienced Ishant and best of the best Bumrah, not to forget about Shami, who outclassed best batsman in the world.

India’s winning changes are based on how best they play in the 1st innings and tackle NZ bowlers in a pitch that assists fast bowlers.

Players to watch for : Rohit, Kohli, Pant, Pujara , Bumrah and Shami

NZ’s batting is equally strong as India, recent addition to that is Conway , who played well against England with debut 200and he played exceptionally well. Disciplined and most Control batsman in the world - Williamson and Taylor who’s record against India is exceptionally well.NZ left arm seamer Boult has good success against India and new addition to the bowling department is tall jamieson.

NZ’s winning changes are based on how best they handle India’s bowlers in a pitch that assists fast bowlers.

Players to watch for : Conway, Williamson, Taylor, Boult, Jamieson and southee
India has upper hand and likely to hold the first ever ICC Test Championship
Black caps has finally secured a dramatic win in the final hours of the match on 6th day- reserve day! Congrats to the NZ team. ICC can think about best of 3 will be really interesting to watch.

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