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

Travis Head and Steve Smith have placed Australia in a powerful position in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against India. Head has achieved a century off just 106 balls, while Smith is frustrating the Indian team with a cautious knock, having already notched up his half-century. Marnus Labuschagne was dismissed by Mohammad Shami just after Lunch, and Head and Smith are now at the crease for the Aussies. Mohammed Siraj was the first to take a wicket, sending Usman Khawaja back to the pavilion. David Warner had looked in sublime form before his dismissal for 43.

India Opts to Bat Second

India won the toss and chose to bat second in the WTC Final clash against Australia. Rohit Sharma went for four seamers, meaning Ravi Ashwin was left out. KS Bharat was selected as the wicketkeeper. Australia, on the other hand, opted for Scott Boland in the absence of Hazlewood.

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 Jasprit Bumrah were India’s chosen XI.

Conclusion

The first day of the WTC Final between India and Australia has seen the Aussies take control of the match. Travis Head and Steve Smith have put up a strong batting performance, while Mohammed Siraj and Mohammad Shami have taken the wickets for the Indian side. The outcome of the match will depend on how India responds to Australia’s strong batting display.