IND vs AUS Live Score: India in Troublesome Position After Day 1 of WTC Final 2023
Opting to bowl first, India had a promising start as they managed to take three wickets before the Aussies reached the 100-run mark. However, a match-winning 251-run partnership between Travis Head and Steve Smith has put India in a difficult situation in the World Test Championship Final 2023.
Day 1 Summary: India’s Early Success
Mohammed Siraj was the first to strike, dismissing Usman Khawaja. David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne then steadied the ship with a 69-run stand, before Shardul Thakur removed the world No. 1 Test batter for 26.
At the end of the first session, Australia had reached 71/2. Post lunch, Mohammad Shami rattled the Aussies, with David Warner falling for 43. India had a chance to take control, but this opportunity soon fizzled out.
Conclusion
India had an impressive start to Day 1 of the WTC Final 2023, but a match-winning partnership between Travis Head and Steve Smith has put them in a troublesome position. With the sun setting, the Aussies have the upper hand, and India will have to work hard to turn the tables in their favour.