WTC Final NZ vs India: Twitter flooded with memes as incessant rain delays start of match in Southampton

Owing to incessant rain, the toss has also been delayed and the players are forced to stay indoors in their respective dressing rooms.

“Unfortunately there will be no play in the first session on Day 1 of the ICC World Test Championship final,” the BCCI posted on Twitter.

WTC Final: India vs New Zealand: Persistent drizzle washes out toss, first session at Ageas Bowl on Day 1

The match was scheduled to begin at 3 pm (IST) but the inclement weather ensured that the pitch at the stadium was covered. It was later announced that the toss will be held after the lunch session if it stops raining and the groundsmen get ample time to remove the water from the outfield. But it continues to pour at the venue and the chances of starting the game even in the second session look bleak.

Williamson says place in WTC final testament to team’s growth over two years

The ICC has, however, kept a reserve day to make up for time lost because of inclement weather. Rain has been forecast in Southampton for the most part of the inaugural title clash in the longest format.

We were more determined after change in WTC point system: Kohli

“The Reserve Day has been scheduled to ensure five full days of play, and it will only be used if lost playing time cannot be recovered through the normal provisions of making up lost time each day. There will be no additional day’s play if a positive result is not achieved after five full days of play and the match will be declared a draw in such a scenario,” the ICC had laid out in the playing conditions for the WTC Final.

As the players and cricket lovers all over the globe continue to wait for the rain to go away, some fans triggered a meme fest on social media as the drizzle kept everyone frustrated. Here are some funny Twitter reactions to the rain in Southampton:

For all the latest Sports News Click Here 

 For the latest news and updates, follow us on Google News. 

Read original article here