2023-06-08 08:50:16
Travis Head (146) and Steve Smith (95) at the crease on the first day
WTC Final 2023, India vs Australia Day 2 Live Score Updates: Today, the second day of the World Test Championship Final, is very crucial for India. Australia are 327-3 at the end of the first day at the Oval. To get back into the game, India must break the Aussie batting line-up in the first session itself.
First day: Century for Head, Australia 327-3
Australia, who lost the toss and went into bat, did not have to be disappointed on the first day. The Aussies, who batted carefully and aggressively on a pitch that seemed favorable to bowling, dealt a heavy blow to Indian hopes. At the end of day one, Travis Head (146) and Steve Smith (95) were at the crease.
In the fourth over of the match, Mohammad Siraj sent back opener Usman Khawaja (0). Later, David Warner and Marnes Lebuschein laid the foundation for the Australian innings. Both added 69 runs for the second wicket. Shardul Thakur broke the partnership by dismissing Warner (43).
Warner’s return was just before noon. Shami doubled the blow by bowling Lebusche (26) off the first ball of the second session. The game was lost from India’s hands when Travis Head started counter-attacking. Australia scored 97 runs in the second session.
Smith and Head played more aggressively in the third session. Even the body language of the Indian players showed a lack of confidence. The Aussies scored 157 runs in the last session without losing a wicket. Smith stood by in great support as Head crossed his century.
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