Ajinkya Rahane has come into his own in the ongoing WTC Final against Australia at the Oval. After India lost KS Bharat early, Rahane stayed firm and took Thakur by his side to take India to safety.
Australia posted 469 runs in the first innings thanks to centuries from Head and Smith. Their bowlers then did a fine job collectively to keep India under the lid all the time and pick five wickets.
Shubman Gill's stay in the middle didn't last for more than 15 balls as he was castled by Scott Boland. Gill misjudged a delivery as he left one that hit the stumps.
Day 2 started on a heated note as Mohammed Siraj didn't look happy with Steve Smith as the two players exchanged words.
Axar Patel is not in India's playing XI for the WTC Final vs Australia. But he came out as the substitute fielder and made an immediate impact to send back Starc.
Steve Smith completed his 31st Test century on the second morning off the first two deliveries only. He slammed two fours off as many deliveries and levelled up with Rohit Sharma's record.
IND vs AUS WTC Final 2023 Day 2 Live Score: Travis Head and Steve Smith will resume Asutralia's first innings from 327/3.
IND vs AUS WTC Final: Travis Head proved out to be the man for Australia with the bat on Day 1 after losing the toss and being forced to bat first. Australia ended opening day on a great wtcnote.
IND vs AUS, WTC Final: Travis Head was in brilliant touch during the first innings of India vs Australia WTC Final. India sent Australia to bat first in the one-off Test.
India started the post lunch session on a brilliant note as Mohammed Shami bowled a brilliant delivery to send back dangerous Labuschagne.
IND vs AUS: Ravi Ashwin has not been picked by India in the WTC Final against Australia. Ashwin was earlier part of the Test Championship final against New Zealand.
WTC Final 2023: Ravi Ashwin has missed out in being part of India's Playing XI in the India vs Australia WTC Final. He is being closely monitored by a couple of English and Aussie players in the ICC rankings.
India have won the toss and opted to bowl first even as Ravi Ashwin misses out. India have gone with four pacers and a lone spinner in Ravindra Jadeja
IND vs AUS WTC Final: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma look to guide India to the victory in the World Test Championship final. India and Australia face each other at The Oval.
India skipper Rohit Sharma confirmed India's playing XI for the WTC Final at the toss. The team will be hoping to end the ICC drought by winning the WTC Final vs Australia.
IND vs AUS WTC Final 2023 Day 1 Stumps: India and Australia square off against each other in the World Test Championship final at The Oval. Two cricket giants fight for the ultimate glory in Test cricket. Follow for Latest Updates.
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IND vs AUS: WTC Match Prediction - India and Australia gear up for the ultimate Test in the WTC 2021-2023 cycle. India are looking for their first ICC title since the 2013 Champions Trophy win.
WTC Final 2023: India and Australia are set to fight it out for the ultimate glory in Test cricket at The Oval. Meanwhile the head of groundsman of The Oval has opened up on what type of pitch will be hosting the India vs Australia final.
Rohit Sharma will look to end India's wait for an ICC title as the Men in Blue take on Australia in the WTC Final 2023. The one-off Test will begin on June 7 at The Oval.
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