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Former Indian batsman VVS Laxman stated that it was surprising to see Jasprit Bumrah not able to bowl a full-length on Day 3. The veteran reckoned that the New Zealand batsmen don't have a long stride forward, and thus bowling full might bring opportunities when they go for drives. However, the Indian bowling unit failed to make use of the overcast conditions at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. Jasprit Bumrah was one of the three fast bowlers chosen by India alongside Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami for the WTC final.
Jasprit Bumrah had a poor outing as he was struggling for consistency in line and lengths on Day three. The 27-year-old pacer gave away 34 runs in 11 overs. He managed to bowl only 3 maidens, of which two were bowled in his 3rd spell. However, Bumrah not only went wicketless, but he was also the most expensive bowler. Bumrah ended the day with figures of 11-3-34-0. It was Ravichandran Ashwin and Ishant Sharma who ended the day with one wicket each.
Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor remained unbeaten on Day 3
It was pretty apparent that the Indian bowling unit was not able to get as much pace as the New Zealand pacers. NZ bundled out India for 217. In response, New Zealand reached Stumps on Day 3 at 101 for 2. They were trailing India's total by just 116 runs. Opening batsman Tom Lathan and Devon Conway formed a crucial partnership of 70 runs for the opening wicket. India managed to get the wicket of Devon Conway on 54 towards the end of the play. Meanwhile, former Indian all-rounder Sanjay Bangar also stated that the Indian bowlers would need to bowl fuller if they are to trouble New Zealand batters. Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor remained unbeaten when bad light forced early stumps on Sunday.
On Monday, rain washed out an entire day's play for the second time in the ICC World Test Championship final. With this, hopes of a result in the India vs New Zealand contest also diminished. Only 141.1 overs have been bowled in the WTC final so far.