India vs Australia: WTC Final Day 1 Live Score
The much-awaited World Test Championship (WTC) Final between India and Australia has begun with the toss won by Team India. The Indian skipper, Rohit Sharma, has opted to go with four seamers, meaning Ravi Ashwin is left out. KS Bharat is the wicketkeeper for the Indian side. The Australian team, on the other hand, have chosen Scott Boland in the absence of Hazlewood.
Playing XI for India and Australia
The Indian team is represented by Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Srikar Bharat (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj.
The Australian team’s playing XI consists of David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Pat Cummins (Captain), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland.
Live Score at Lunch on Day 1
At lunch on Day 1, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith are at the crease for Australia. Mohammed Siraj struck first blood as Usman Khawaja was sent packing. David Warner looked in sublime touch before getting dismissed for 43.
WTC Final LIVE Broadcast
The WTC Final is being broadcast live with commentary from Ravi Shastri.
Conclusion
The much-anticipated WTC Final between India and Australia has kicked off with India winning the toss and opting to bat second. The Indian side is represented by four seamers, leaving out Ravi Ashwin, and KS Bharat as the wicketkeeper. The Australian team, on the other hand, have chosen Scott Boland in the absence of Hazlewood. At the time of lunch on Day 1, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith are at the crease for Australia and Mohammed Siraj struck first blood by sending Usman Khawaja packing. The WTC Final is being broadcast live with commentary from Ravi Shastri.