IND vs AUS LIVE Score, WTC Final Day 1: Australia in Command

The World Test Championship (WTC) Final between India and Australia has seen the latter take the upper hand on Day 1. Travis Head and Steve Smith have put the Aussies in a commanding position with their respective centuries and half-centuries.

India Win the Toss and Opt to Bowl

Rohit Sharma called correctly at the toss and India decided to bowl first. In order to accommodate four seamers, India left out Ravi Ashwin and opted for KS Bharat as the wicketkeeper. Australia, in the absence of Josh Hazlewood, chose Scott Boland to complete their line-up.

Australia Get Off to a Good Start

David Warner looked in great touch and notched up 43 runs before getting dismissed by Mohammed Siraj. Usman Khawaja quickly followed suit and was sent back to the pavilion by the same bowler.

Travis Head and Steve Smith Take Charge

Marnus Labuschagne was the next to go after getting castled by Mohammad Shami right after lunch. Travis Head and Steve Smith then took the charge and batted with determination. Head brought up his century off just 106 balls and Smith notched up his fifty.

Conclusion

At the end of Day 1, Australia are in a commanding position with Travis Head and Steve Smith at the crease. India will have to take early wickets in order to gain the upper hand in the WTC Final.