IND vs AUS Highlights WTC Final 2023: Travis Head, Smith power Australia to 327/3 at stumps on Day 1
IND vs AUS Highlights, WTC Final 2023: Travis Head, Steve Smith power Australia to 327/3 at stumps on Day 1 India vs Australia Test Live Score: Australia reached 327 for 3 at stumps on the opening day of their World Test Championship Final against India on Wednesday. Travis Head and Steve Smith were batting on 146 and 95 respectively at close of play on Day 1 as Australia added 157 runs in the final session which had 34 overs without losing any wicket. The duo added 251 runs for the unbroken fourth wicket stand. Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Shardul Thakur took a wicket each on the day. Day 1 report: Travis Head, Steve Smith shine as Australia post 327/3 at stumps In a stunning display of counter-attacking batting, Travis Head propelled Australia to a commanding position on the opening day of the World Test Championship final on Wednesday. His scintillating hundred left the Indian bowling attack bereft of ideas as Australia reached an impressive 327 for 3 under bright sunshine at The Oval. After being sent in to bat first, Australia faced an out-of-sorts Indian attack that seemed to lack the necessary penetration. India's decision to leave out the experienced Ravichandran Ashwin backfired, as the pitch offered little assistance to their bowlers once the sun came out. Losing the toss this morning, we've done an exceptionally good job on day one. Lots of hard work to do in the morning, but nice to come off with a really good start. I had a wonderful time, this time in '19, we played a million warm-up games and A series. This time was completely different. We know the process well and train and have the backing. (Key to success) Making sure I am in a really good position, I felt like today I was for most of my innings. I was tested, there were moments I thought they were going to come with plans. Trying to be adjustable on the job, work through and negate those periods and stay relaxed at the same time. It's nice when you have got a bloke at the other end playing as well as he is. I always love batting with Steve, I always feel I go under the radar because there are so many plans bowling to him. You say second fiddle, but I feel like I am doing that to him. (On the pitch) As it gets quicker, you may see more nicks. It was a touch slow, it was challenging with both new balls." Travis Head (146* off 156) IND vs AUS Live Score: That's it! Australia 327/3 after 85 overs at stumps on Day 1 vs India (Travis Head 146* & Steve Smith 95*) FOUR! Steve Smith (95* off 227; 14x4s) finished off the day in style, hitting a four off the last delivery of the day bowled by Mohammed Shami (20-3-77-1). Smith and centurion Travis Head (146* off 156; 1x6s, 22x4s) added an unbeaten 251 runs for the fourth wicket to put Australia firmly in front of the WTC final at the Oval. India failed to take any wicket in the third session, with Australia adding 157 runs in 34 overs. India vs Australia Test Live: FOURS! 4,4 - Travis Head (142*) is looking to finish the day in style, smashes back-to-back fours off Mohammed Siraj | Australia 319/3 in 83.2 overs WTC Final Live Score: Australia 311/3 after 83 overs Travis Head (134*) hit a four to score five runs off Mohammed Shami in it. India are still finding it tough to stop the boundaries. IND vs AUS Live Score: Australia 301/3 after 81 overs Mohammed Shami started his new spell with a maiden over, bowling six dots to Steve Smith (87*). India vs Australia Test Live: * India have taken the second new ball. Mohammed Shami will finish his over with the new one | Australia 301/3 in 80.2 overs IND vs AUS Live Score: Australia 301/3 after 80 overs Mohammed Siraj came back into the attack and bowled a tidy one -- just two singles off it. Second new ball is available for India. India vs Australia Live: 300 comes up for Australia in 79.1 overs -- 300/3 (Travis Head 128* & Steve Smith 86*) IND vs AUS Live Score: Australia 292/3 after 78 overs Maiden over from Shardul Thakur. The pacer bowled six dot balls to Steve Smith. Two more overs and the second new ball will be available for India. Should India take it today itself? 80% of our readers voted in affirmative. IND vs AUS Test: FOURS! 4,4 - Travis Head (124*) smashes back-to-back fours off Shardul Thakur | Australia 289/3 in 75.4 overs #wtcfinal2023day1highlights #wtcfinal2023newsupdate #wtcfinal2023news #wtcfinalhighlights2023 #wfcfinal2023highlights #cricket #highlights #crickethighlights #wtcfinal2023updateindvsaus #indvsausnewsupdate #indvsausnews #indvsausupdate #worldtestchampionshipfinalday1 #worldtestchampionshipfinalnewsupdate #worldtestchampionshipfinalnews #worldtestchampionshipfinalupdate #fbcricket #testmatchfinal2023day1highlights #testfinalhighlights #finaltesthighlights #indiavsaustralia #indvsaus #cricket #australia #india #worldtestchampionship #wtcfinalhighlights #indvsaustestfinalhighlights #TeamIndiasnewjerseysunveiledaheadofWTCFinal #IndiaroadtoWTCFinalagainstAustralia #IndiavsAustraliaTestRecords #final © FB CRICKET
