IND vs AUS LIVE Score, WTC Final Day 1: Australian Duo Head and Smith Post 100-Run Stand

India and Australia have faced off in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC), with the toss being won by India, who have decided to bat second. The Indian team have opted for four seamers, leaving out Ravi Ashwin, while the Aussies have gone with Scott Boland in the absence of Hazlewood.

India’s Playing XI

The Indian team’s playing XI consists of Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Srikar Bharat (w), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj.

Australia’s Playing XI

The Australian team’s playing XI consists of David Warner, Joe Burns, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Tim Paine (c & w), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, and Scott Boland.

Score Update

The Aussies have brought up 200 runs, with Travis Head and Steve Smith posting a 100-run stand to frustrate India. Marnus Labuschagne was castled by Mohammad Shami straight after Lunch, while Usman Khawaja was sent packing by Mohammed Siraj. David Warner had looked in sublime touch before getting dismissed for 43.

Conclusion

The first day of the World Test Championship final has seen some great performances from the Australian team, with Travis Head and Steve Smith batting extremely well to bring up a 100-run stand. India have their work cut out for them if they are to make a comeback in the match.