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The teenage prodigy was batting on 55 not out off 68 balls in the Indian second innings when the day's play ended after the third session was washed out by rains.

"If we win, cricket will not stop and if we lose also, cricket won't stop. We are playing in quest of excellence and understand who we are as a team," the eloquent Indian captain added.

England declared their innings when Shrubsole was bowled by Sneh Rana, who ended up as India's best bowler with a four-wicket haul.

It’s Virat Kohli's aggressive Indians versus Kane Williamson’s cool Kiwis in the World Test Championship final in Southampton

Hosts dominate the first two sessions on Day One

Ajinkya Rahane ready for the tough battle

Unlike the men's squad, which played intra-squad games in Southampton ahead of the WTC final, the women prepared only in the nets which might hurt them in the four-day game.

The Indian women are playing a Test match for the first time in seven years. The last time they played was in November 2014, when they beat South Africa in Mysore.

India have edge over New Zealand as they have got depth in all three departments.

Harmanpreet says they picked the brains of red-ball specialist Ajinkya Rahane

At tea, England were 18 for two wickets in six overs. Pacer Matt Henry removed both openers, Rory Burns (0) and Dominic Sibley (8) with the total being 17.

Earlier, England were bowled out for 303 in their first innings on the second day.

After openers left-handed Burns and Dominic Sibley (35) saw off the new-ball challenge, England were reduced to 152/4 in 56 overs.

Kohli posted a picture of himself with Rahane on Instagram and wrote: "Happy birthday jinks. Lots of peace, happiness to you and many more memorable partnerships with you."

Kohli said it is important to take field in the right frame of mind and not be worried by conditions or experience.

Shastri also opined that if the WTC has to be played in the future, then the ICC should look to have a three-match series in place for the finals.

New Zealand have won only one out of the 17 Tests they have played at Lord's in their 90-year cricket history in England.

Mithali says it is good to have men’s team in England as they have played lot there

Nicholls was a part of the New Zealand team that thrashed India inside three days in two home Tests in early 2020, something that will give them confidence going into the final.

"He's been in terrific form in the Indian Premier League. If India decides to go with just one spinner, I'll go with Jadeja," Panesar told media.