India vs Australia Live Score: First Day of WTC Final
Travis Head and Steve Smith have put Australia in a commanding position, with Head bringing up a century in just 106 balls, while Smith is frustrating India with a cautious knock, having already scored his fifty. The two have added more than 200 runs, putting India on the back foot.
India Win Toss and Opt to Bowl Second
At the start of the match, Team India won the toss and chose to bowl second in the World Test Championship (WTC) against Australia. Captain Rohit Sharma decided to go with four seamers, meaning Ravi Ashwin was left out. KS Bharat was chosen as the wicketkeeper. Australia, in the absence of Hazlewood, opted to go with Scott Boland.
Australia Take Early Lead
Mohammed Siraj struck first blood, sending Usman Khawaja back to the pavilion. David Warner had looked in sublime form before being dismissed for 43. After lunch, Marnus Labuschagne was immediately castled by Mohammad Shami.
Conclusion
At the end of the first day of the WTC Final, Australia are firmly in control, thanks to the heroics of Travis Head and Steve Smith. India have been left frustrated, with the two batsmen having already added more than 200 runs. India will now look to make a comeback as the match progresses.