India vs Australia Live Score, WTC Final Day 1: Australia Looking to Take Lead After Lunch
After winning the toss, India opted to bowl second in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia. They went with four seamers, leaving out Ravi Ashwin, while KS Bharat was chosen as the wicketkeeper. Australia, on the other hand, went with Scott Boland in Hazlewood’s absence.
India’s Playing XI
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Srikar Bharat (W), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj were the players chosen to represent India.
Australia’s Playing XI
David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (W), Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, and Scott Boland were the players chosen to represent Australia.
Australia Looking to Take Lead After Lunch
After lunch, Australia was looking to take the lead as Marnus Labuschagne was castled by Mohammad Shami. Travis Head and Steve Smith were 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.
Conclusion
The first day of the World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and Australia saw plenty of action, with India bowling first and Australia looking to take the lead after lunch. Mohammed Siraj struck first blood as Usman Khawaja was sent packing, while David Warner looked in sublime touch before getting dismissed for 43. With Travis Head and Steve Smith at the crease, Australia is looking to take the lead in the match.