New Zealand captain Kane Williamson says the pain of losing two ICC World Cup Finals in the past makes their win at Southampton even more special.
A fascinating WTC Final saw both teams play an extremely high standard of cricket for long stretches, with the two bowling attacks particularly impressive.
The Kiwis made full use of the slender 32-run lead and the Williamson-led side made it easier to a target of 139.
New Zealand chased down the target of 139 on the reserve day after bowling India out for 170 in their 2nd innings to win the inaugural ICC World Test Championship in Southampton on...
Tim Southee became only the second New Zealander ever to take 600 international wickets and claims it's because he is always looking to add to his game.
The Indian left-hander returns to No.1 after last being there in August 2017, making it all the more special.
The pick of the bowlers was pacer Mohammad Shami who took four wickets in his spell and veteran bowler Ishant Sharma got three.
VVS Laxman said he was a bit surprised that Jasprit Bumrah was not able to bowl a full-length and get the New Zealand batsmen to drive on Day 3 of the WTC final.
There was no play on the fourth day of the World Test Championship Final as poor weather prevented a ball being bowled.
Kyle Jamieson was New Zealand’s hero on day three as he claimed his fifth five-wicket haul in just eight Tests to help the Black Caps seize initiative in the WTC Final.