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

At tea on Day 1 of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final, the Australian team is inching closer to the 200-run mark, thanks to some impressive batting from Travis Head and Steve Smith. Earlier, Marnus Labuschagne was dismissed by Mohammad Shami straight after lunch, and Travis Head and Steve Smith were at the crease. Mohammed Siraj had struck first blood, sending Usman Khawaja back to the pavilion. David Warner had looked in sublime touch before getting dismissed for 43.

India and Australia’s Playing XI

India had won the toss and had opted to bat second, with Rohit Sharma opting for four seamers, leaving out Ravi Ashwin. KS Bharat was the wicketkeeper for the Indian side. Australia, on the other hand, had gone with Scott Boland in place of the absent Josh Hazlewood.

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, 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, Scott Boland.

Conclusion

At tea on Day 1 of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final, the Australian team is inching closer to the 200-run mark, thanks to some impressive batting from Travis Head and Steve Smith. India had won the toss and had opted to bat second, while Australia had gone with Scott Boland in place of the absent Josh Hazlewood. The match is still ongoing and the result is yet to be determined.