WTC Final: Special Feeling To Win Title, Team Showed Great Heart, Says Kane Williamson

Mumbai: After winning the inaugural World Test Championship (WTC), New Zealand captain Kane Williamson on Wednesday said his team did extremely well in the summit clash and congratulated all its players for playing a big role.

Williamson and Ross Taylor played unbeaten knocks of 52 and 47 respectively as New Zealand thrashed India by eight wickets to win the inaugural edition of the WTC at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton on Wednesday.

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“It’s a special feeling. It’s good to have one under the belt. I want to thank Virat and the Indian team. The heart that our team showed was commendable. This is the first time we have brought a world title, and the 22 players who played a big part in getting across the line deserve all the appreciation. This will be remembered for a long time,” Williamson told host broadcaster Star Sports.

“We don’t always have all the stars, and that’s what we saw in this match. We saw a lot of heart and commitment. We know how strong the Indian side is in every situation. It’s a fickle game, in a one-off final. It ebbed and flowed, no one really had the upper hand for six days, and I’m happy we’re on the right side of it,” he added.

A full effort on reserve day saw New Zealand give India the final lead with a fluctuating first-innings lead. The Kiwis took full advantage of their thin lead of 32 runs and the Williamson-led side chased down a target of just 139 runs in the second innings by cheapening India.

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