IND vs AUS LIVE Score, WTC Final Day 1: Aussies Inching Closer to 200-run Mark

India and Australia have met on Day 1 of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final, with the Aussies inching ever closer to the 200-run mark. After winning the toss, Team India opted to bowl first, with Rohit Sharma deciding to go with four seamers, meaning Ravi Ashwin was left out. Mohammed Siraj was the one to strike first blood, dismissing Usman Khawaja. David Warner had looked in sublime form before getting dismissed for 43.

Travis Head and Smith Put Up 100-Run Stand

Travis Head and Steve Smith have batted extremely well, putting up a 100-run stand to frustrate India. Marnus Labuschagne was castled by Mohammad Shami straight after Lunch, and the two batsmen have been at the crease ever since. Australia have opted to go with Scott Boland in the absence of Hazlewood.

India’s Playing XI

India’s playing XI for the match was as follows: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Srikar Bharat (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj.

Conclusion

Day 1 of the WTC Final between India and Australia has seen the Aussies inch closer to the 200-run mark, with Travis Head and Steve Smith putting up a 100-run stand. India have been frustrated by the two batsmen, with Mohammed Siraj claiming the first wicket of the day. The match is still ongoing, and it will be interesting to see how the two sides fare in the remaining days.