WTC Final LIVE Broadcast: Star-Studded Commentary Panel Features Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar & Sourav Ganguly

A post shared by InsideSport (@insidesportnews) revealed the presence of some of the biggest names in cricket, such as Shikhar Dhawan, Universe Boss Chris Gayle, and Jofra Archer, at the Kennington Oval in London on Day 1 of the WTC 2023 Final. India is taking on Australia for the coveted trophy and a number of other public figures were also in attendance.

India Wins Toss and Opts to Field First

India was fortunate enough to win the toss and elected to field first. The bowling side was off to a great start with the early dismissal of Usman Khawaja, who failed to make an impact. David Warner, on the other hand, played well but fell just short of his half-century. After lunch, Mohammad Shami grabbed a crucial wicket of Marnus Labuschagne.

Australia Dominates After Labuschagne’s Dismissal

Following the wicket of Labuschagne, Australia took over. Travis Head and Steve Smith formed a remarkable 150+ run partnership. Head made history by becoming the first Australian to score a century in a WTC Final.

Conclusion

The first day of the WTC 2023 Final was marked by the presence of some of the biggest names in cricket, as well as other public figures. India won the toss and elected to field first, and the bowling side tasted some early success. However, Australia dominated the game after Labuschagne’s dismissal as Head and Smith scored a 150+ run partnership. All eyes will be on the second day of the Final as India and Australia battle it out for the coveted trophy.