IND vs AUS LIVE Score, WTC Final Day 1:
At the start of the day, India won the toss and decided to bat second in the World Test Championship (WTC) against Australia. The Indian side opted to go with four seamers, leaving out Ravi Ashwin, while KS Bharat was chosen as the wicketkeeper. The Australian team, in the absence of Hazlewood, selected Scott Boland.
India’s Playing XI:
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.
Australia’s Playing XI:
David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade (wicketkeeper), Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Swepson, and Scott Boland.
Post-Lunch Momentum:
After lunch, the Australians were looking to gain some momentum, with Travis Head and Smith batting well. Unfortunately, Marnus Labuschagne was castled by Mohammad Shami straight after the break. Then, Mohammed Siraj struck first blood as Usman Khawaja was sent packing. David Warner had looked in superb form before being dismissed for 43.
Conclusion:
The Indian team had the upper hand after winning the toss and electing to bat second. However, the Australians have been able to put up a good fight, with Travis Head and Smith batting well post-lunch. Unfortunately, Marnus Labuschagne was castled by Mohammad Shami, while Usman Khawaja was sent packing by Mohammed Siraj. David Warner had looked in sublime touch before being dismissed for 43.