IND vs AUS LIVE Score, WTC Final Day 1: Australia in Command

Travis Head and Steve Smith have placed Australia in a commanding position on the first day of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against India. Head has achieved a century off just 106 balls, while Smith is frustrating the Indian bowlers with a cautious knock after notching up his fifty.

India Win Toss, Opt to Bat Second

India won the toss and elected to bat second in the WTC Final against Australia. Rohit Sharma opted for four seamers, leaving out Ravi Ashwin, while wicketkeeper KS Bharat was given the nod. Australia, on the other hand, decided to go with Scott Boland in the absence of Josh Hazlewood.

Australia Strike Early

Mohammed Siraj was the first to draw blood, sending Usman Khawaja back to the pavilion. David Warner looked in sublime form before he was dismissed for 43. Marnus Labuschagne was then castled by Mohammad Shami straight after Lunch, with Travis Head and Steve Smith coming in to bat for Australia.

Conclusion

At the end of the first day, Australia are in a strong position with Head and Smith at the crease. India have their work cut out for them if they are to come out on top in this WTC Final. With four seamers, the Indian bowlers will have to find a way to break the partnership in order to give their batsmen a chance to make a match-winning total.