India vs Australia: WTC Final Day 1 – Live Score
The opening day of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final between India and Australia is underway, with the Aussies looking to gain momentum post lunch. Travis Head and Steve Smith are currently at the crease, having batted well thus far. Earlier, Marnus Labuschagne was castled by Mohammad Shami right after lunch. Mohammed Siraj had the first breakthrough as Usman Khawaja was sent packing. David Warner was in sublime form before being dismissed for 43.
Toss Results
India won the toss and elected to bat second in the WTC Final against Australia. Rohit Sharma opted for four seamers, leaving out Ravi Ashwin. KS Bharat was chosen as the wicketkeeper. Australia, on the other hand, went with Scott Boland in the absence of Hazlewood.
Playing XI for India and Australia
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, Mohammed Siraj
Australia’s Playing XI: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head
Conclusion
The opening day of the WTC Final between India and Australia has been an interesting one, with the Aussies looking to gain momentum post lunch. India won the toss and elected to bat second, while Australia have chosen to go with Scott Boland in the absence of Hazlewood. Both teams have put forth their playing XI, with 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 representing India, and David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, and Travis Head representing Australia.