23 Jun 2021

World Test Championship final possibly headed for draw

From Morning Report, 6:15 am on 23 June 2021

Play has just ended on the fifth day of the World cricket Test Championship final between the Black Caps and India in Southampton.

With one day to play, India are at the crease and have a 32 run lead, after they bowled out New Zealand overnight for 249 runs.

Captain Kane Williamson scored 49 runs off a whopping 177 balls - his lowest strike rate in a Test innings. India will begin the final day on 64 for 2.

Sports reporter Barry Guy spoke to Susie Ferguson.