India vs Australia Live Score: WTC Final Day 1
The first day of the World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and Australia is underway, with the Aussies bringing up 200 runs. Travis Head and Steve Smith have put up a strong 100-run stand, leaving the Indian side frustrated.
India Win the Toss and Elect to Bowl
Team India won the toss and decided to bowl first in the WTC final against Australia. Rohit Sharma opted for four seamers, with Ravi Ashwin missing out. KS Bharat was chosen as the wicketkeeper. Australia, on the other hand, went with Scott Boland in the absence of Josh Hazlewood.
India and Australia’s Playing XI
India’s Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Srikar Bharat (w), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj
Australia’s Playing XI: David Warner, Joe Burns, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Matthew Wade (w), Cameron Green, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
Early Wickets
Mohammed Siraj struck first blood for India, with Usman Khawaja being sent packing. David Warner looked in fine form before being dismissed for 43. Marnus Labuschagne was then castled by Mohammad Shami straight after lunch.
Conclusion
The first day of the WTC final between India and Australia has seen the Aussies bring up 200 runs. Travis Head and Steve Smith have put up a strong 100-run stand to frustrate India. Early wickets from Mohammed Siraj and Mohammad Shami have kept India in the game. With the first day of the match coming to a close, it will be interesting to see how the rest of the match unfolds.