IND vs AUS Live Score: Australia in Command on Day 1 of WTC Final
Travis Head and Steve Smith have put Australia in a commanding position on the first day of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against India. Head has achieved a century off 106 balls, while Smith is frustrating the Indian bowlers with a cautious knock, having already reached his half-century. The two have added more than 200 runs to put India on the back foot.
India Win Toss and Opt to Bowl First
At the start of the match, India won the toss and decided to bowl first. Rohit Sharma opted to go with four seamers, thus making Ravi Ashwin miss out. KS Bharat was chosen as the wicketkeeper. On the other hand, Australia decided to go with Scott Boland in place of Hazlewood’s absence.
Mohammed Siraj Strikes First
Mohammed Siraj struck first blood for India by dismissing Usman Khawaja. David Warner looked in great touch before getting dismissed for 43. Marnus Labuschagne was castled by Mohammad Shami immediately after lunch.
Conclusion
At the end of the first day, Australia are in a strong position due to the impressive performances of Travis Head and Steve Smith. India will have to come up with something special to make a comeback in the match.