WTC final: New Zealand off to a cautious start after dismissing India for 217

New Zealand openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway started cautiously at the start of their innings after dismissing India for 217 in 92 overs. The two batsmen slowly built up the innings and added 36 runs in 21 overs before Tea.

Earlier, New Zealand bowlers ran through India's middle-order, picking four wickets for 65 runs in the first session, to leave India tottering at 211/7 at lunch on the third day of the World Test Championship final here at the Hampshire Bowl on Sunday.

Kyle Jamieson made short work of the Indian innings by dismissing Ishant Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah on successive deliveries post lunch to complete his fifth five-wicket haul.

Neither skipper Virat Kohli (44), nor his deputy Ajinkya Rahane (49) could complete their half-centuries as the Kiwis bowled a tight, disciplined line.

While Kohli was out leg-before to fall as the first wicket of the day, Rishabh Pant was caught in the slips for four. Rahane then fell to a short delivery, followed by R Ashwin who edged to slips after a quick 22.

The first day's play was washed out while second day's play ended early due to bad light.