WTC final

Head, Smith solid as Australia reach 170/3 at tea against India

June 08, 2023 00:00:00

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne reacting as he leaves the pitch after losing his wicket to India's Mohammed Shami during day 1 of the ICC World Test Championship final match at The Oval, in London, on Wednesday — AFP

LONDON, June 07 (Agencies): Australia reached 170 for 3 at tea on the the opening day of their World Test Championship Final against India at The Oval on Wednesday.

Travis Head and Steve Smith were batting on 60 and 33 respectively at the break as Australia added 97 runs in the second session in 28 overs for the loss of one wicket.

Australia were 73 for 2 at lunch after opener David Warner made 43 off 60 balls.

Mohammed Shami took the lone wicket that fell in the post-lunch session, that of Marnus Labuschagne (26).