IND vs AUS LIVE Score: WTC Final Day 1
The WTC Final between India and Australia kicked off on June 18th with the latter winning the toss and electing to bowl first. India have gone for a four-seam attack, leaving out Ravi Ashwin in favour of wicketkeeper KS Bharat. Australia have opted to go with Scott Boland in the absence of Josh Hazlewood.
India’s Playing XI
Captain Rohit Sharma leads the Indian team, which includes Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Srikar Bharat (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj.
Australia’s Playing XI
The Australian side is headed by Pat Cummins and includes David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, and Scott Boland.
Live Updates
Shortly after lunch, Marnus Labuschagne was castled by Mohammad Shami. Travis Head and Steve Smith are now at the crease for Australia. Mohammed Siraj struck first blood as Usman Khawaja was sent packing. David Warner had looked in excellent form before getting dismissed for 43.
Conclusion
The WTC Final between India and Australia is sure to be a thrilling contest. The first day has already seen some exciting moments, with plenty more to come. Fans of both sides will be eagerly awaiting the next day’s action, as India and Australia battle it out for the title.