IND vs AUS LIVE Score, WTC Final Day 1: Australia in Command
Travis Head and Steve Smith have put Australia in a commanding position in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against India. Head has achieved a century off just 106 balls while Smith has frustrated India with a steady knock, bringing up his fifty. The two have added a partnership of 200+ runs, putting India on the back foot. Prior to this, Marnus Labuschagne was bowled out by Mohammad Shami right after lunch.
India Opt to Bat Second
India won the toss and chose to bat second in the WTC Final against Australia. Rohit Sharma decided to go with four seamers, meaning Ravi Ashwin was excluded from the playing XI. KS Bharat was selected as the wicketkeeper. On the other hand, Australia opted for Scott Boland in the absence of Hazlewood.
India’s Playing XI
India’s playing XI consisted of Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Srikar Bharat (w).
Australia’s Openers
Australia’s openers, Usman Khawaja and David Warner got off to a great start, with Warner looking in sublime touch before being dismissed for 43. Mohammed Siraj was the one to get the breakthrough as Usman Khawaja was sent packing.
Conclusion
At the end of Day 1, Australia are in command with Travis Head and Steve Smith having put together a 200+ run partnership. India are on the back foot and will need to put up a strong batting performance in order to keep up with the Australians.