New Delhi: The final of the World Test Championship between India and New Zealand will be played at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed on Wednesday.
“The final of the ICC World Test Championship between India and New Zealand will be staged in a bio-secure bubble at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton,” the ICC said in a statement.
“The decision, taken by the ICC Board, follows discussions with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) where a range of options were considered to ensure the inaugural final could be staged safely with the potential impact of COVID-19 minimised for all involved,” the statement further read.
Southampton hosted a majority of England’s games in 2020, and the ICC said that played a role in the venue being selected for the WTC final. The fact that the stadium has a hotel attached to it was also a key factor.
New Zealand became the first team to qualify for the final of the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship, and they were joined by India after they wrapped up a 3-1 home win against England.
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