WTC Final: It's 60-40 in favour of New Zealand: Brendon McCullum

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New Zealand will have edge over India in the WTC Final: Brendon McCullum

New Delhi, June 1: The English conditions would give New Zealand a slender advantage over the Virat Kohli-led India in the inaugural World Test Championship (WTC final) starting from June 18 in Southampton, former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum said.

"The match practice that New Zealand are going to have leading into the final could just tilt it in their way. I think it's going to be close. Just as New Zealand respects India, as a fan, I will respect India, knowing how good they are and the fighting spirit they have," McCullum told Sports Today.

"I think we are in for a ripping World Test Championship final. May the best team win and the best game," said the former wicketkeeper-batsman, who played 101 Tests and a member of the triple Test centurions' club. I think 60-40 in favour of New Zealand. It's going to be close."

While the 20-member New Zealand squad is in England preparing for the two-Test series against the hosts before the WTC final, the Indian team is currently in quarantine in Mumbai. Following the WTC final, India will also play a five-Test series against England in August-September.

Story first published: Tuesday, June 1, 2021, 10:28 [IST]

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WTC Final: It's 60-40 in favour of New Zealand: Brendon McCullum

The English conditions would give New Zealand a slender advantage over the Virat Kohli-led India in the inaugural WTC final starting from June 18 in Southampton, former NZ skipper Brendon McCullum said.