India in Jeopardy After Day 1 of WTC Final 2023
Team India are in a troublesome position after the conclusion of Day 1 of the World Test Championship Final 2023. Opting to bowl first, India had some early success as they managed to take three wickets before the Australian side had reached the 100-run mark. However, a match-winning unbeaten 251-run partnership between Travis Head and Steve Smith has put the Indian team in a precarious situation.
India’s Bright Start
At the start of the day, India were off to a good start. Mohammed Siraj dismissed Usman Khawaja early on, while David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne steadied the ship with a 69-run stand. Shardul Thakur then struck to remove the world number one test batter for 26.
Aussies Take Control
Australia went to the pavilion for lunch at 71/2, but Mohammad Shami came back post lunch to rattle the Aussies. David Warner fell for 43, giving India a chance to take control of the match. Nevertheless, the partnership between Travis Head and Steve Smith put the Indian team in a difficult position.
Conclusion
After the conclusion of Day 1, it is clear that India are in a tough spot. Though they had a good start, the partnership between Travis Head and Steve Smith has put the Indian team in jeopardy in the World Test Championship Final 2023.