WTC Final: New Zealand beat India by 8 wickets to win inaugural World Test Championship

Chasing an easy target of 139-run in the final innings of the match, New Zealand rode on sublime innings by Williamson (52*) and Ross Taylor (43*) to cross the finishing line with 8 wickets in hand.

Skipper Kane Williamson led from the front as New Zealand thrashed India by 8 wickets to win the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship (WTC) on Wednesday (June 23) in Southampton. Chasing an easy target of 139-run in the final innings of the match, New Zealand rode on sublime unbeaten innings by Williamson (52*) and Ross Taylor (43*) to cross the finishing line with eight wickets in hand. Earlier, Tim Southee scalped four wickets as India was bundled out for 170 in the second innings on the Reserve Day of the WTC final at the Ageas Bowl. The inspired show with the ball ensured that New Zealand required just 139 runs in a minimum of 53 overs to win the title.