IND vs AUS LIVE Score: WTC Final Day 1
Travis Head and Steve Smith have displayed excellent batting performances as the Aussies are nearing the 200-run mark at Tea on Day 1. Prior to that, Marnus Labuschagne was bowled out by Mohammad Shami directly after Lunch, and Head and Smith are both still at the crease for Australia. Mohammed Siraj provided the initial breakthrough, sending Usman Khawaja back to the pavilion. David Warner had shone brightly before getting dismissed for 43.
Toss Won by India
India had won the toss in the World Test Championship (WTC) match against Australia and elected to bat second. Rohit Sharma opted for four seamers, which led to Ravi Ashwin being left out. KS Bharat was chosen as the wicketkeeper. On the other hand, Australia decided to play with Scott Boland in place of Hazlewood’s absence.
India’s Playing XI
Rohit Sharma (captain), 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
David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Tim Paine (captain & wicketkeeper), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, and Scott Boland.
Conclusion
Day 1 of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final has been full of entertainment and excitement. India won the toss and chose to bat second, while Australia went with Scott Boland in place of Hazlewood’s absence. Travis Head and Steve Smith have batted well, and the Aussies are getting closer to the 200-run mark. India will be looking to make a strong comeback when the second session of play resumes.