India will begin the final day of the marquee event with their second innings score reading 64/2. Considering the scenario, a draw looks the most likely result. An Indian win in the WTC final is only possible if they manage to bowl New Zealand out for a second time in two days in Southampton.
Speaking to India Today, Gavaskar admitted it would be hard for Virat Kohli’s men to carve out a win in a single day.
An India win looks extremely unlikely from here on. With just a 32-run lead in their hands, they will need to bat for at least two sessions on the Reserve Day of the WTC final to take a Blackcaps win out of the equation. If India manage to do that, the chances of bowling out New Zealand in a single session are bleak. The signs indicate that the inaugural WTC final is likely to end in a draw.
India will be looking to score freely - Gavaskar
With speculation rife about how Indian batsmen should approach the final day, Gavaskar feels the team will look to bat freely and up the ante if given a chance.
Fans are likely to finally get a full day’s play for the first time in the WTC final, with Wednesday’s forecast predicting a bright sunny day in Southampton.
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