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

The first day of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final between India and Australia has seen the latter take command, with Travis Head and Steve Smith putting in impressive performances. Head has brought up a century off just 106 balls, while Smith is frustrating India with a cautious knock that has already seen him notch up his fifty.

India Win Toss, Choose to Bat Second

At the start of the day, India won the toss and elected to bat second. Rohit Sharma opted to go with four seamers, leaving Ravi Ashwin out of the playing XI. KS Bharat was chosen as the wicketkeeper. Australia, on the other hand, went with Scott Boland in the absence of Josh Hazlewood.

Aussie Openers Make Early Impact

Mohammed Siraj was the first to strike, as Usman Khawaja was sent packing. David Warner looked in sublime touch before getting dismissed for 43. Marnus Labuschagne was then castled by Mohammad Shami immediately after lunch, leaving Travis Head and Steve Smith at the crease.

Conclusion

The first day of the WTC Final has seen Australia take command, with Travis Head and Steve Smith putting in impressive performances. India will be hoping to make a comeback when they take the field to bat on Day 2.