5 Best Moments Of The WTC Final 2021

New Zealand became the ultimate Champions of ICC World Test Championship (WTC) after defeating India by eight wickets in the final. The Kane Williamson and co. outplayed the Virat Kohli-led side in batting as well as bowling in the match, to achieve an almost comfortable victory in the end.

Opting to field first, New Zealand restricted India to just 217-10 in the 1^st innings with an impeccable 5-wicket haul by Kyle Jamieson. After gaining a 32-run lead in the 1^st innings by putting 249-10 on the scoreboard, Kiwi pacers limited India to yet another low score of just 170-10 in the 2nd innings.

With a low target of just 139 runs for victory, New Zealand totally outclassed the Indian bowlers in the 2^nd innings after winning the game by 8 wickets, with a 96-run partnership by Kane Williamson (52*) and Ross Taylor (47*).

While India’s defeat in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final was a heart-breaking moment for Indian fans, there were few amazing moments in the match that uplifted the admiration for Test cricket. Here we talk about 5 best moments from the WTC  final

WTC Final: 5 Best Moments

Kyle Jamieson Dismissing Jasprit Bumrah In 1st Innings To Claim A 5-Wicket Haul

Batting first in the 1st innings of ICC World Test Championship final, India were off to a good start till the end of the 2nd Day reaching 146/3. Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane, being unbeaten on 44 and 29 respectively, looked promising for India’s batting.

However, Kyle Jamieson turned the game for India with his spectacular bowling on Day 3 by picking 4 wickets.

The right-arm pacer’s 5th victim in the innings was Jasprit Bumrah. Jamieson bowled a low delivery that hit the Indian pacer on his leg, just in front of the leg stump.

After dismissing Bumrah with an lbw, Jamieson got his fifer in the innings and his celebration was worth watching for the fans. Later, Jamieson ended with bowling figures of 61-7 to emerged as a player of the match.

Kyle Jamieson Dismissing Virat Kohli For 2nd Time In The Match

Virat Kohli could not do much with his bat in the ICC WTC final and the credit for this goes to Kyle Jamieson. The right-arm pacer dismissed Kohli in both innings.

In the first innings, Jamieson dismissed the Indian skipper through lbw. The ball hit Kohli on the top of his leg, and despite Kohli taking a review, the DRS backed the on-field umpire’s decision.

In the 2nd innings, Jamieson again managed to overpower Kohli. He bowled a short ball which the Indian skipper tried to push away from his body.

The shot ended up as an easy catch for New Zealand wicketkeeper BJ Watling. Jamieson dismissed Kohli for the 2nd time in the match and it was one of the best moments for the New Zealand team and their fans.

BJ Watling Continues To Play Even After A Broken Finger

During the 1^st session on the final day of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, New Zealand wicketkeeper BJ Watling injured his finger.

While trying to attempt a run-out of Ravindra Jadeja, Watling tried to grab a fast throw by skipper Kane Williamson. However, the ball hit him hard on the ring finger of his right hand.

Watling’s finger got dislocated after the incident and he received medical treatment. However, Watling returned to the field after the 1^st session to perform his duty for the team. His passion to play for the team in spite of having a broken finger was totally worth an appreciation.

Virat Kohli Congratulates BJ Watling For The Victory

For BJ Watling, the WTC final emerged as a dream farewell match. The 35-year-old had already announced to retire from Tests post the West Test Championship final against India. New Zealand’s victory in the match must have risen Watling’s happiness to the next level.

Virat Kohli showed a great example of sportsmanship in the match. When he came out to bat in the 2^nd innings on the final day of the Test, he shook hands with Watling to congratulate him for his successful Test career. Virat Kohli’s gestures won the heart of many cricket fans.

New Zealand Players Celebrating in Dressing Room After The Victory

Winning the WTC final was even more joyful for the New Zealand team in the sense that they lost the ICC ODI World Cup 2019 to England. Losing another ICC tournament final would have been a very unfortunate and disappointing moment for the team.

While Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor stayed on the crease to get the winning runs for the team, other Kiwi players in the dressing room were eager for the victory.

As Ross Taylor smashed Mohammed Shami’s delivery towards the boundary to bag the winning runs for New Zealand, Kiwi players started celebrating in the dressing room. Their celebrations and excitement to become the World Test Champions was a wonderful moment to watch.