WTC Final: Mohammad Kaif hopes Virat Kohli's men end India's losing streak to New Zealand in ICC events

World Test Championship final: India have not beaten New Zealand in an ICC event since the 2003 World Cup. Virat Kohli's men will enter the WTC final as the World No. 1 Test side.

India and New Zealand eye history as they meet in the final of the inaugural World Test Championship. The two teams will battle for the prestigious honour in Southampton from June 18. There's plenty to play for as India feature in their first-ever Test match at a neutral venue. India head into the WTC final as the World No. 1 Test side. Virat Kohli's men have been in impressive form, beating England at home comprehensively earlier this year. They are one of the better touring sides in the recent past, having beaten Australia in Australia twice in successive tours. Despite having a depleted squad, India breached the Gabba fortress earlier this year to clinch a remarkable 2-1 series win Down Under. However, New Zealand will offer a stern challenge to India, who are going to play the big-ticket clash without match practice in England conditions. Recent history doesn't favour India as they were blanked 2-0 by Kane Williamson's men on their tour of New Zealand in 2020.