The rain finally relented in Southampton and some cricket was played in the World Test Championship final.

New Zealand started what is day five out of six 101-2 with Williamson and Taylor in the middle, with their sights on trying to set up a win, a draw looking like the only option for India at this stage.

Former Blackcap, coach and commentator of the match Craig McMillan told Mike Hosking weather has been the bane of many a cricket match throughout the years.

"It's just unfortunate that the weather was outstanding leading up to the test and we've had two and a half days rained out so far."

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