WTC final: Play abandoned on Day 4 due to persistent rain

The entire fourth day's play of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final was called off after persistent rains, which has put the chances of a result in jeopardy as still, 18 wickets are to be taken for the match to even reach the fourth innings.

After almost a full day's play on the third day, which witnessed a mouthwatering day of outstanding Test cricket where two sides were almost neck-to-neck before New Zealand gained an advantage after openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway stitched a 70-run stand.

But with a forecast of a little better weather over the next two days, we could be in for thrilling 196 overs, if no interruptions take place. 

Since the morning on Monday, fans, journalists have been calling out ICC for poor planning as the predictions of inclement weather have been there since the playing conditions were announced by the Council almost a month ago.

However, if play is possible on the last two days, everyone is still in hope of a result.

The rains continued almost non-stop on Monday, which ultimately led to calling off so early around 3 pm local time as the ground staff will be set into action once the rain stops, but that will take time because of the amount of water collected on the outfield.