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New Zealand (249 & 140/2) defeat India (217 & 170) by 8 wickets to win WTC Final

congrats to Kiwi posters [MENTION=132954]Aman[/MENTION] [MENTION=131138]Space Cat[/MENTION]

I was so pessimistic, use to the disappointment, expected us to mess it up or the gods to screw us over somehow. But the team showed strong resolve, pulled through and were clutch. Conway and Jamieson have been massive to the team, no chance we win without them coming into the team and strengthening the side overall.

Now we've broken the curse I hope we can quickly add a few more World titles.

I kind hope the rest of them stick together for the next tour of India. That will be the ultimate challenge.
 
Wow. What a result!

Fully deserved by NZ, that was NOT an easy match to win. They really stood up & performed,

Jamieson has been the little boost of quality that has taken NZ from a very good team, to a truly excellent team.

First major trophy and it's the big one! Well done.

Been a good team for a while and now claimed the top.
 
A statement issued on behalf of Sir Richard Hadlee

The Best in NZC History

This is a special day in the history of NZ cricket, a day to celebrate the magnificent achievement of winning the inaugural World Test Championship.

It was a thrilling Test match, with twists and turns throughout and, despite the inclement weather and loss of time, it was a dominant BLACKCAPS performance over a very good Indian team.

Over the past two years, the BLACKCAPS performances in the Test arena have been outstanding with Test match and series wins at home and abroad, and they thoroughly deserve to be crowned world champions.

The whole team has shown a high degree of professionalism. Their skill sets have complimented each other to make them a complete playing unit.

The management and support staff have also played important roles in preparing players to perform at the highest level.

Over the years NZC have built a significant depth of players, which makes us one of the most competitive teams in world cricket.

It’s fair to say that this current group of players is the best in our history.
 
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I was so pessimistic, use to the disappointment, expected us to mess it up or the gods to screw us over somehow. But the team showed strong resolve, pulled through and were clutch. Conway and Jamieson have been massive to the team, no chance we win without them coming into the team and strengthening the side overall.

Now we've broken the curse I hope we can quickly add a few more World titles.
Congrats Aman.
As NZ has won maiden WTC trophy.Hope it increases popularity of cricket in NZ
 
Not to be a party-pooper though i did feel that India was severely disadvantaged in this contest to begin with - with them having no match practice & NZ already well acclimatised to the conditions (ICC should make sure next time of an even playing field). Though that doesnt excuse selecting an extra spinner & the lack of a proper swing bowler in the side.
Nothing new for us under Kohli. His team selection has always sucked and we have got used to it now. Have lost so many games under him which we could've won under even an average captain.

Kohli is horrible, an absolute joke of a captain. Only in India where hero worshipping culture is so prevalent could he have survived for this long despite so many failures.
 
Definitely.
If only they can get a better batter at no.5 than Nicolls. He is good, but a bit inconsistent. Blundell will replace Watling now.
 
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