IND vs NZ playing 11: BCCI announces India playing 11 for WTC final India playing 11 for WTC final against New Zealand. India and New Zealand will clash with each other in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, starting June 18, at The Ageas Bowl, Southampton. Ahead of the IND vs NZ final, there has been a buzz about the playing 11s of both the teams and Southampton weather. The forecast for the five days of play is not encouraging, but the weather forecast in Southampton has been improving by each passing day. Indian cricket team has announced its playing 11 for WTC final on the eve of the match. IND vs NZ final prize money, WTC playing conditions, Follow-on rule India vs New Zealand WTC Final playing 11 The Indian team management has went with five bowlers, including Ravindra Jadeja as an all-rounder. The pace department will be spearheaded by Ishant Sharma along with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami. The other spinner in India playing 11 for WTC is R Ashwin, who has been in great form this year. India playing 11 for WTC final: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma Jasprit Bumrah. Check IND vs NZ latest news updates here New Zealand, on the other hand, would be fretting over the selection of its lone spinner Ajaz Patel in its playing 11. Kiwis would be tempted to pick four seamers in its playing 11 as the Indian batting line-up struggled playing pacers in overcast conditions. New Zealand tentative playing 11 for WTC final: Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, BJ Watling, Colin de Grandhomme, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Neil Wagner, Ajaz Patel. Top batsmen in ICC WTC 2019-21 IND vs NZ head to head in Tests Overall matches: 56 India won: 21 New Zealand won: 12 Drawn: 26 IND vs NZ WTC final: Southampton weather forecast According to the UK met office website, there is a yellow warning of thunderstorm on Day 1 of India vs New Zealand WTC final at Southampton. However, it has been observed that Southampton weather conditions have been improving from last few days. IND vs NZ playing 11: BCCI announces India playing 11 for WTC final Photo: Screengrab from UK met office website IND vs NZ: Top Indian bowler in WTC WTC final: Here are the squads of both the teams: India squad for WTC final: Virat Kohli (captain) Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Md Shami Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Umesh Yadav, Hanuma Vihari. New Zealand squad for WTC final: Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, BJ Watling, Tom Blundell, Colin de Grandhomme, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Ajaz Patel, Trent Boult, Matt Henry.