IND Vs NZ WTC Final: The World Test Championship final which is being played between India and New Zealand in Southampton was badly affected by the rain. Four days have passed since the final test, but two of those days because of the rain, not a single ball could be thrown. During the remaining two days, the game of the day was not completed due to bad weather and low light. Amid disappointment among spectators, the ICC announced a huge drop in ticket prices for Reserve Day.
After the play of the first day was very rainy, 64.4 overs on the second day and 76.3 overs on the third Sunday could not be possible. The first session of the fourth day could not even play because of the rain. With this, the sixth day kept in reserve is sure to be used up.
The ICC has issued an official statement and informed of the Reserve Day fee reduction. The ICC said: “Ticket prices for the sixth day will be reduced. This method was adopted for the test matches played in Great Britain. Since only UK residents can come to the stadium for test matches, the ICC also follows these guidelines.
Ticket money will be refunded
Tickets for the WTC final have been classified into three categories, with the first ticket priced at Rs 15,444, Rs 10,296 and Rs 7,722. But according to the new price, spectators can purchase tickets for the sixth play. day for Rs 10,296, Rs 7,722 and Rs 5,148 only.
Apart from that, the ICC made another announcement. Since no ball was played on the first day and on the fourth day, the ICC will fully reimburse spectator costs for these two days. These charges will be credited to the visitors’ bank account.
With most of the WTC final being lost due to bad weather, the chances of a result in the match are slim. The New Zealand team, however, appear to be in a slightly stronger position than India.(IND Vs NZ WTC Final)
