WTC Final 2021: Twitter Reacts As Rain Plays Spoilsport On Day 01

ICC event. Rain. England. Guess, we have seen that all before. In this rapidly changing world, only one thing has still remained constant- rain playing spoilsport in an ICC event in England. And, that is exactly what we are witnessing here at Hampshire Bowl in Southampton on what should have been the first day of the much-awaited ICC W0rld Test Championship [WTC] final between India and New Zealand.

The build-up to the ICC World Test Championship [WTC] final has been brilliant but the rain has once again proved to be a dampener. It rained throughout last night in Southampton and it continued throughout the morning, making it absolutely impossible to start the game.

First, the toss was delayed, and then came the news that the first session of the WTC final has been abandoned. If the weather forecast is to be believed, it is expected to bucket down throughout the day and the chances of any play happening today are as good as expecting China to own up to its deed of unleashing the Wuhan virus on the whole world.

The weather for Saturday and Sunday looks encouraging but the same can’t be said about the following day. The ICC has added a reserve day in case the authorities are not able to finish the quota of overs during the initial first 5 days. By the looks of it, it’s looking increasingly certain that the 6th day will come into play.

It has been a frustrating day for all the fans who have waited for months for the grand finale of the WTC. But, while they are disappointed, they haven’t let their meme game down.

While it’s pissing down in Southampton, it’s a meme rain on social media.

 

Here’s a look at how Twitter is reacting to the rain playing spoilsport in Southampton on the WTC Final opener-

We've just driven a few miles north of Southampton.

Go to bed. Find a new hobby. Do your tax return. Tell your crush you love them. Because we're not getting play for long while.

— Adam Sutherland (@ADSutherland_) June 18, 2021

ICC can never be visionary like BCCI who shifted IPL second phase from India to UAE because of rain. ?

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) June 18, 2021

https://twitter.com/RyanIke4/status/1405828419317690378

I̶t̶'̶s̶ ̶b̶r̶i̶g̶h̶t̶ ̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶s̶u̶n̶n̶y̶ https://t.co/BtiZKR1YDD #WTCFinal #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/Yndn7Fuok7

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) June 18, 2021

https://twitter.com/prithinarayanan/status/1405791759024721920

Me contacting my friends in UK for weather updates right now ☔?#WTCFinal #WTC21 #INDvNZ#MemeTheFamilyMan pic.twitter.com/6Ol8UzK6qK

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) June 18, 2021

Rain to start in Southampton means coffee and a chat watching the covers to start the day. #WTC21 pic.twitter.com/dLhbAd5C4l

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) June 18, 2021

Update from Southampton ?️

The toss has been delayed and there will be no play in the opening session. #WTC21 Final | #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/9IAnIc56jQ

— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2021

Dear Southampton,

Can we have our weather back, please? ?

Yours sincerely,
Bengaluru. #PlayBold #WTC21 #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/zH59rbzfPF

— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) June 18, 2021

At least the India and NZ players are having a fun time away from cricket pic.twitter.com/Es2brKOJPT

— Daz #keepfightingDaz ? (@DazCricket) June 18, 2021

The world map that ICC refers to, before selecting a venue for an important event pic.twitter.com/2JIoIxWSPe

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) June 18, 2021

Everyone is getting ready for #WTCFinal#INDvNZ
Meanwhile rain: pic.twitter.com/4URCLDxkbz

— Ratnadeep Paul (@RatnadeepPaul16) June 18, 2021

Everyone is exited for the #WTC21
Rain : pic.twitter.com/TgAAtltNw3

— Roh.it ^_^ (@chup_Rohhiiiitt) June 18, 2021

#WTC21 to Rain in #Southampton pic.twitter.com/CA2RYfWW0r

— Godman Chikna (@Madan_Chikna) June 18, 2021

https://twitter.com/aryn_vrm/status/1405765814741962752

Fans: Venue England kyun waha baarish hoti hai..
ICC: pic.twitter.com/asYepMG76O

— رومانا (@RomanaRaza) June 18, 2021

https://twitter.com/SportsCuppa/status/1405793447542358017

Scenes in Southampton considering ?️. Rain #INDvsNZ #WTCFinal2021 #Southampton #WTCFinal #WTC21 #FridayThoughts #fridaymorning pic.twitter.com/GGAaHXcmLe

— वि शा ल  (@_iamvish) June 18, 2021

All of us are eagerly waiting for #wtc2021 to kick off today.

Meanwhile rain in Southampton to everyone: pic.twitter.com/6kg7bIll5K

— N (@definitely_7not) June 17, 2021

#INDvNZ #WTC21 #SouthamptonWeather

People are eagerly waiting for #WTCFinal to kick off from today.

Meanwhile rain at Southampton pic.twitter.com/tDrZFb2XDD

— Aamir.Sid05?? (@Aamir_Sid05) June 18, 2021

https://twitter.com/allindiamemes/status/1405779027961417732

Everyone getting Over excited & hyping #WTCFinal
*Me who have curbed my enthusiasm knowing rain's gonna be around the corner and Draw is on the card ?? pic.twitter.com/xGHtNI5dlk

— omkar hazare (@_Satyanweshi_) June 18, 2021

 

Amrita Rao Ronaldo
?
Jal lijiye
?
Rain Gods in UK

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) June 18, 2021

#INDvNZ #WTC21 #Southampton #WTCFinal2021

People are really excited to watch the #WTCFinal today.

Meanwhile rain at Southampton to the people pic.twitter.com/o5ggYFjzwx

— Debanshi Biswas (@BiswasDebanshi) June 18, 2021

Mc ICC khud Dubai mai headquarters bana ke rakha hai lvdu barish ki wajah se aur idhar matches rakh deta.

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) June 18, 2021

Also Read- ICC WTC Final 2021: No Play In The First Session On Day 1 Due To Rain