India vs Australia World Test Championship Final LIVE Score: Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith at the Crease at Lunch on Day 1
The much-awaited World Test Championship (WTC) Final between India and Australia is underway with the former winning the toss and electing to bat second. The Indian side is going in with four seamers, with Ravi Ashwin missing out and KS Bharat being the wicketkeeper. The Australian squad is led by Pat Cummins, playing in the absence of Josh Hazlewood, with Scott Boland being the bowler.
India’s Playing XI
The Indian team has the following players in their 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 Mohammed Siraj.
Australia’s Playing XI
The Australian side is composed of the following players:
David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, and Scott Boland.
LIVE Score at Lunch on Day 1
At the lunch break on Day 1, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith are at the crease for Australia. Mohammed Siraj got the first wicket of the day as Usman Khawaja was sent packing. David Warner looked in fine form before being dismissed for 43.
Conclusion
The World Test Championship Final between India and Australia is off to a thrilling start. With both teams fielding their best players, the match promises to be a nail-biter. The LIVE score at lunch on Day 1 has Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith at the crease for Australia, with Mohammed Siraj having taken the first wicket.