World Test Championship final: India, New Zealand to share trophy if match ends in a draw or a tie

The ICC on Friday announced the playing conditions for India vs New Zealand World Test Championship final, saying both teams will share the trophy if the match ends in a draw or a tie.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced the rules and conditions for the final of the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship between India and New Zealand. Both India and New Zealand will be adjudged joint winners of the WTC if their final clash in Southampton ends in a draw or tie The ICC has also allocated a Reserve Day to make up for any lost time during the regular days of the Final, scheduled to be played from 18 to 22 June, with 23 June set aside as the Reserve Day. 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 for each day.