Story ProgressBack to home
IND vs AUS, WTC 2023 Final, Day 1 Highlights: Travis Head, Steve Smith Steer Australia To 327/3 vs India At Stumps
India vs Australia, WTC Final 2023, Day 1 Highlights: Travis Head remained unbeaten on 146 while Steve Smith was not out on 95 as Australia dominated Day 1 of the ongoing WTC final against India
Ind vs Aus Highlights, WTC 2023 Final Day 1: Australia dominated India on Wednesday.© AFP
India vs Australia, WTC Final 2023, Day 1 Highlights: Travis Head remained unbeaten on 146 while Steve Smith was not out on 95 as Australia dominated Day 1 of the ongoing WTC final against India at the Oval, London. The Pat Cummins-led side scored 327 runs at the loss of three wickets in the 85 overs that were bowled on the opening day. For India, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Shami claimed a wicket each but failed to control the scoring rate of Australia. India skipper Rohit Sharma had won the toss and opted to bowl first in the summit clash. (Scorecard)Â
Here are the Highlights of Day 1 of the World Test Championship Final match between India and Australia, straight from The Oval:
Get alerts for live updates
Turn on notifications to receive alerts as stories develop in real-time. You can manage alerts in your app's settings.
- 22:40 (IST)IND vs AUS Live Score: STUMPS ON DAY 1!That's it for Day 1 of the WTC final. A total of 85 overs were bowled and Australia scored 327 runs at the loss of three wickets, thanks to Travis Head's unbeaten 146 and Steve Smith's 95 not out. Australia were reduced to 76 for 3 at one stage, but Head and Smith added 251 runs for the fouth wicket to keep Australia in a dominating position.AUS 327/3 (85)
- 22:28 (IST)IND vs AUS Live Score: Back-to-back FOURS!Two fuller balls from Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head has hit both of them for boundaries. The first one was a fuller ball outside off stump and Head drove it for a four. The another one was a fuller one on the stumps and Head drove it down the ground for a four.AUS 319/3 (83.2)
- 22:21 (IST)IND vs AUS Live Score: FOUR!Steve Smith has hit a four on the bowling of Mohammed Siraj and the dominance of Australia continues. The duo of Smith and Travis Head have added 230 runs for the fourth wicket so far and it is still growing. It is needless to say that the Indian bowlers desperately need a breakthrough.AUS 306/3 (82)
- 22:04 (IST)IND vs AUS Live Score: FOUR!Steve Smith came down the track on the fifth ball of Ravindra Jadeja's over and hit it for a four towards long-off. Smith is now batting on 86. On the other hand, Travis Head is getting close to 150 really quick. He is batting on 127 runs with a strike rate of 90.71.AUS 299/3 (79)
- 21:54 (IST)IND vs AUS Live Score: Back-to-back FOURS!Travis Head hit a beautiful lofted drive over extra cover for a four on the bowling of Shardul Thakur. Given that it was a fuller delivery outside off stump, the Indian pacer followed it with an attempted bouncer on the body of Head, who was ready for it. The southpaw played an upper cut on it to steer it away for another four towards the third man region.AUS 289/3 (75.4)
- 21:17 (IST)
- 21:06 (IST)IND vs AUS Live Score: Century for Travis Head!64.4 - Travis Head gets a single towards backward square leg and races to his sixth Test century. An innings of grit and patience this is from Head. He came in at a time when Australia were tottering at 76/3, dug in his heels and then manufactured a sensational knock.AUS 238/3 (65)
- 20:39 (IST)IND vs AUS Live Score: Head nears tonTravid Head continues his dominance in the game and inches closer towards his century. He is currently batting at 93 and will be bringing up his 6th Test hundred. On the other hand, Steve Smith is batting 49 and will be bringing up his 38th Test fifty.AUS 221/3 (60 overs)
- 20:17 (IST)IND vs AUS Live Score: Maiden overMohammed Shami bowls his second maiden over of the day and controls the flow of runs. Travis Head and Steve Smith, who have stitched their 100-run partnership aim to get some boundaries in the coming overs in order to maintain the momentum.AUS 184/3 (55 overs)
- 20:03 (IST)IND vs AUS Live Score: Third session beginsWe are back from the tea break and third session of Day 1 of the World Test Championship final begins. Steve Smith and Travis Head continue the proceedings for Australia at 170/3 while Umesh Yadav will be bowling the first over of the session for India.
- 19:41 (IST)IND vs AUS Live Score: Tea BreakThis marks the end of the second session of Day 1 of the World Test Championship final between India and Australia. Australia end the session at 170/3 with Travis Head (60*) and Steve Smith (33*) standing unbeaten at the crease. For India, Mohammed Shami, Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Siraj have scalped one wicket each.
- 19:34 (IST)IND vs AUS Live Score: Maiden overUmesh Yadav bowls yet another maiden over and creates pressure on Steve Smith and Travis Head, who aim to smash some boundaries. The duo is standing strong and taking Australia towards a good total at the end of the second session.AUS 163/3 (48 overs)
- 19:22 (IST)IND vs AUS Live Score: Head hits 50Travis Head hits a boundary off Shardul Thakur's delivery and brings his half-century in style. He takes 60 balls to bring up his 14th Test half-century. Australia are strongly moving ahead in the game as Head and Steve Smith are stitching a brilliant partnership.AUS 160/3 (43.5 overs)
- 19:08 (IST)IND vs AUS Live Score: Head nears 50Travis Head is dealing in boundaries and inching closer towards his half-century. He is currently batting at 41 and will be bringing up his 14th Test half-century. In the previous over, Ravindra Jadeja leaks only 1 run as both Head and Steve Smith are cautiously moving ahead against spin.AUS 148/3 (41 overs)
- 18:53 (IST)IND vs AUS Live Score: Another maiden from SirajMohammed Siraj bowls yet another maiden over and creates pressure on Travis Head and Steve Smith. The duo is going at a good pace and stitching a brilliant partnership as Australia aim to end the second session on a dominating note.AUS 125/3 (37 overs)
- 18:37 (IST)IND vs AUS Live Score: Tight bowling from IndiaAfter leaking some runs in the previous overs, Team India have found their rhythm back into the game. In the last over, Shardul Thakur leaks only 1 run as Travis Head and Steve Smith are eyeing some boundaries in order to keep the momentum with them.AUS 117/3 (34 overs)
- 17:49 (IST)IND vs AUS Live Score: OUTOUT!!! Mohammed Shami has provided Team India with another breakthrough as he dismisses Marnus Labuschagne for 26. Labuschagne completely fails to judge the delivery as the ball rattles up the stumps. Terrific delivery from Shami, Australia go three down.AUS 76/3 (24.1 overs)
- 17:42 (IST)IND vs AUS Live Score: 2nd session beginsWe are back from the lunch break and the second session of Day 1 of the World Test Championship final begins. Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith start the proceedings for Australia from 73/2 with Mohammed Siraj bowling the first over of the session.
- 17:10 (IST)IND vs AUS Live Score: Lunch breakThis marks the end of the first session of Day 1 of the WTC final match between India and Australia. Australia finished the first session at 73/2 in 23 overs with Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith standing unbeaten at the crease. On the other hand, Mohammed Siraj and Shardul Thakur have scalped one wicket each for India.
- 16:56 (IST)IND vs AUS Live Score: OUTOUT!!! Shardul Thakur has provided Team India with a massive breakthrough as he removes David Warner for 43. Warner tries to hit it towards the long leg but the ball hits the edge and travels straight to KS Bharat, who then takes a brilliant catch behind the stumps. Second wicket gone for Australia.AUS 71/2 (21.4 overs)
- 16:52 (IST)IND vs AUS Live Score: Warner, Labuschagne solidDavid Warner and Marnus Labuschagne are brilliantly taking Australia ahead in the game with their partnership. In the previous over, the duo scores five runs off Umesh Yadav's delivery. Warner is inching closer towards his half-century while Labuschagne is also dealing in boundaries.AUS 67/1 (21 overs)
- 16:22 (IST)IND vs AUS Live Score: Big over for AustraliaAustralia finally get a big over and gain momentum in the game. In the previous over of Umesh Yadav, David Warner smashes four boundaries as the pacer leaks 16 runs. Australia aim to maintain the momentum in order to dominate India.AUS 54/1 (15 overs)
- 16:12 (IST)IND vs AUS Live Score: David Warner solidDavid Warner is standing like a key player for Australia as he is hitting few boundaries at regular intervals. In the previous over of Umesh Yadav, he hits a boundary as the pacer leaks five runs. Marnus Labuschagne is also giving a good support.AUS 34/1 (13 overs)
- 15:32 (IST)IND vs AUS WTC Final: India eye more wicketsAfter losing the wicket of Usman Khawaja, David Warner has been joined by Marnus Labuschagne at the crease. In the previous over of Mohammed Siraj, the duo scores 8 runs which include a boundary from Warner. India eye some quick wickets.AUS 16/1 (6 overs)
- 15:18 (IST)IND vs AUS Live Score: OUTOUT!!! Mohammed Siraj has provided Team India with their first breakthrough as he removes Usman Khawaja for duck. The ball hits the outside edge and lands safely into the hands of KS Bharat behind the stumps. First wicket gone for Australia.AUS 2/1 (3.4 overs)
- 15:16 (IST)IND vs AUS WTC Final: Tight bowling from IndiaMohammed Shami bowls yet another excellent over as India continue to create pressure on Australia. In the previous over, he leaks only two runs as Australia finally get off the mark. David Warner and Usman Khawaja are struggling to get runs.AUS 2/0 (3 overs)
- 14:40 (IST)IND vs AUS WTC Final: Here's what Pat Cummins said at the tossWe would have bowled as well. Hopefully day four and five, there's a bit of spin. You think it suits his bowling, he'll be a key weapon. We've been here for about 10 days. Pretty fresh, weather has been nice, we haven't missed a session, feeling good.
Topics mentioned in this article
India Cricket Team
Australia Cricket Team
Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma
Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravindra Jadeja
Cheteshwar Pujara
Mohammad Shami
Pat Cummins
Steven Smith
Mitchell Starc
Get the Latest Cricket Updates, Check Bangadesh Tour of India 2024, Schedule, Results and News Updates at NDTV Sports. Like Us On Facebook Or Follow Us On Twitter For More Sports Updates. You Can Also Download The NDTV Cricket App For Android Or iOS.