India vs Australia, WTC final Day 1 highlights: Steve Smith eyes century after Head's ton propels AUS to 327/3 at Oval
IND vs AUS highlights, WTC 2023 final Day 1: Travis Head and Steve Smith guided Australia to 327/3 in 85 overs on Day 1 of the summit clash at The Oval. 
Australia's Travis Head, left is congratulated by teammate Australia's Steven Smith on getting 100 runs not out on the first day of the ICC World Test Championship Final(AP)
IND vs AUS, WTC Final Highlights:Travis Head scored an incredible century on Day 1 of the Australia vs. India World Test Championship (WTC) final at The Oval, needing just 106 balls to reach the century mark. By reaching his 50th birthday, Steve Smith also contributed significantly. After Australia initially struggled at 76/3 in the second session, their partnership for the fourth wicket was essential in turning the tide in their favour. Usman Khawaja was dismissed by fast bowler Mohammed Siraj in the opening session of the day, giving India a winning start. Both clubs are vying for domination in what could be an interesting showdown.
Opening pair David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne stabilised the innings with a 69-run stand for the second wicket after Usman Khawaja was dismissed early. Warner, though, was ultimately removed after 60 balls and 43 runs. The 26-run scorer Labuschagne was dismissed by Mohammed Shami in the second session. Despite these failures, Travis Head and Steve Smith seized control and developed a remarkable alliance. Australia finished Day 1 of the WTC finals at The Oval with a dominant score of 327/3 in 85 overs thanks to their outstanding partnership of 251 runs off 370 balls. Australia is now well-positioned to possibly post a significant first-innings total thanks to their assistance.
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At the World Test Championship final at The Oval, Australia's batting display against India on Day 1 was nothing short of dominant. Australia amassed a respectable total of 327/3 in 85 overs thanks to the pairing of Steve Smith and Travis Head. In the 25th over, Marnus Labuschagne was the final wicket to fall for India. Smith demonstrated his will to hit a century the next day by finishing the day's play undefeated on 95 runs off 227 balls. On the other side, Head played an outstanding innings, scoring an astounding 146 runs off just 156 balls By scoring 251 runs off 370 balls together, they have set Australia up for a commanding lead against India at the end of Day 1.